The Emmbrook School

The school has a named SENCO (Stuart Baker) and a SENDs Department parents/carers can contact for advice and support.

“Current or prospective parents or carers are welcome to contact our SENDs Department with any enquiries, and our SENCO, Stuart Baker, or a member of the team will be pleased to offer advice and support as appropriate.”

The page links out to Wokingham Borough Council's Local Offer for SEND information.

“For details of Wokingham Borough Council’s Local Offer, please click on this [link](https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing-services/health-services-and-advice/health-and-wellbeing-children-and-young-people/emotional-and-mental-health-support-children-and-young-people).”

School states its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

“The Emmbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people”

Mrs Ridsdale is the designated safeguarding lead, overseeing a staff-wide safeguarding culture

“A key aspect of my role in school is being the designated safeguarding lead.”

Particularly strong A-Level results in Maths, Further Maths, Art, Criminology, and Psychology, with strong performance also in the Sciences.

“Subjects, including Maths, Further Maths, Art, Criminology, and Psychology, saw particularly impressive results, highlighting the breadth of academic excellence across our Sixth Form.”

GCSE students excelled with particularly impressive outcomes in Computer Science, Classical Civilisation, French, and Music.

“Beyond the core curriculum, students excelled across a wide range of subjects, with particularly impressive outcomes in Computer Science, Classical Civilisation, French, and Music.”

Strong industry links including visits such as to BP in Pangbourne for chemical engineering

“Strong industry links have resulted in, for example, a visit to BP in Pangbourne to discover precisely the work of a chemical engineer.”

Visiting speakers, conferences, and a Higher Education evening offered to sixth form students

“In addition students have the opportunity to listen to visiting speakers, attend conferences and attend a Higher Education evening at Emmbrook.”

School states its embedded core values are Family, Ambition, Integrity and Respect (FAIR), with students described as healthy, happy and well rounded

“Emmbrook is a unique school with embedded values of Family, Ambition, Integrity and Respect (FAIR). Our students are healthy, happy and well rounded individuals who embrace school life.”

The school describes itself as an inclusive school that partners with parents/carers to support pupils from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities.

“The Emmbrook School prides itself on being an inclusive school, working in partnership with parents and carers to actively support its pupils from all cultures and backgrounds and across all abilities.”

Minimum GCSE points requirement for sixth form entry

“In order to enter The Emmbrook Sixth Form, students need a minimum of 40 GCSE points from their best 8 GCSE’s”

Strong GCSE results are expected to drive a record number of students joining the Sixth Form in September.

“Given the strength of these results, we expect a record number of students to join our Sixth Form in September.”

Applications for September 2026 sixth form entry are closed, with a waiting list option

“Applications for September 2026 are now closed, and we are no longer accepting new applications for entry this September.”

Current students achieving required entry grades are automatically enrolled following GCSE results

“Current Emmbrook students who achieve the required entry grades for their chosen courses will be automatically enrolled into Sixth Form following the publication of GCSE results.”

Around 65% of Year 13 students go on to university

“Around 65% of our Year 13 students go on to continue their studies at University and we put a great deal of effort into helping students make the best choices about what courses to take and where to study.”

Sixth Form leavers are progressing to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as high-quality apprenticeships and vocational pathways.

“Many will be continuing their studies at top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, while others are embarking on high-quality apprenticeships and vocational pathways.”

The school's Sixth Form was placed 8th nationally in 2024 out of 3,665 state-funded schools and colleges, and 2025 A-Level results matched that record performance.

“Following last year’s record-breaking performance, which placed our Sixth Form 8th nationally in 2024 (of 3,665 state-funded schools and colleges) our students have once again demonstrated remarkable achievement by matching the record outcomes achieved last year.”

2025 A-Level results: one in ten grades at A*, around a third at A*-A, and over half at A*-B, with an average grade of B.

“This included one in ten grades achieved at A\*, around a third at A\*-A and well over half of all grades at A\*-B. The average grade achieved by all students was a B.”