Foundry College is a pupil referral unit in Wokingham for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 24 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 24 (places for 47)
- Headteacher
- Mr Iain Thomas (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 2 April 2005
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wokingham
- School reference (URN)
- 101493
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wokingham council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2013; school remains Good (March 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2023).
Contact and getting there
Budges Gardens, Wokingham, RG40 1PX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- High Close School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Westende Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 0.5 miles
- Wescott Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 5–7 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
By need in Wokingham: Autism (6) · Speech and language (4) · SEMH (3) · Hearing (3)
Questions about Foundry College
How do I get a place at Foundry College?
Places at Foundry College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wokingham council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Foundry College take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Foundry College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Foundry College?
Budges Gardens, Wokingham, RG40 1PX, in Wokingham.
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