The Piggott School is an all-through mainstream school in Reading, Wokingham, for children and young people aged 4 to 18. In January 2026, 359 of its 1,945 pupils (18.5%) were getting SEN support and 64 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–18
- 1,945 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Wokingham.
18.5% get SEN support
359 of 1,945 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.3% have an EHC plan
64 of 1,945 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia108
- Autism77
- Social, emotional and mental health60
- Physical disability14
- Speech, language and communication11
- Hearing impairment6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream all-through school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,945 (places for 1,548)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Alexander (Secondary Headteacher) Claire Waite (Primary Headteacher)
- Part of
- Agape Multi Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wokingham
- School reference (URN)
- 136891
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wokingham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2017; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Ambleside Centre Mainstream + base · Ages 3–5 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 miles
- Addington School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.3 miles
- Highwood Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.4 miles
- Hamilton School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Polehampton Church of England Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 7.3%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.6 miles
- Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 3.4%, EHC plans 0% 0.8 miles
- The Colleton Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 9.9%, EHC plans 5.5% 1.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Wokingham SEND schools in Wokingham
Questions about The Piggott School
How many pupils at The Piggott School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 359 of the 1,945 pupils (18.5%) were getting SEN support and 64 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Piggott School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (108 pupils), autism (77 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (60 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Piggott School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Piggott School?
Through Wokingham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Piggott School?
You can ask for The Piggott School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Piggott School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Ambleside Centre, about 2.9 miles away.
Where is The Piggott School?
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS, in Wokingham.
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