The Holy Brook School is a sixth form special school in Reading, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 17.9%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.9%.
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The Holy Brook School has an overall absence rate of 7.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Holy Brook School is 17.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Holy Brook School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2025. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Holy Brook School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Holy Brook School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
150/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
66/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.7
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.