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The Willink School

School Lane, Reading, RG7 3XJ
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The Willink School
Reading, RG7 3XJ
1,233 Pupils
995 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
12.80% FSM %
595 Boys
638 Girls
About The Willink School

Located in Reading (RG7 3XJ), The Willink School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of West Berkshire.

It has 1,233 pupils on roll. School capacity: 995. Current headteacher: N Browning.

Data for The Willink School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Ward Burghfield & Mortimer
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10006865
URN 110048
Data Last Updated 15-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Margaret Baxter Chair of Governors 02/09/2023 01/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Bailey-Watson Governor 06/12/2021 05/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Richard Bonser Governor 10/12/2018 17/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Burch Governor 17/12/2018 16/09/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Mike Cook Governor 01/04/2019 01/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Coombes Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nikki Edwards Governor 06/12/2021 05/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Blessing Godfree Governor 02/12/2022 01/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanna Harbidge Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Philip Laybourne Governor 12/07/2021 11/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bekky Moran-Jennings Governor 16/09/2019 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Moseley Governor 13/07/2021 13/07/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Mrs Bland's Infant School
0.21 km • Reading
Other
Garland Junior School
0.7 km • Reading
Other
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
1.59 km • Reading
Other
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School
2.37 km • Reading
Other
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
2.43 km • Reading
Other
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School
3.04 km • Reading
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Willink School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, West Berkshire.
The Willink School has 1,233 pupils, with a capacity of 995.
The Willink School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Willink School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Willink School is Ms N Browning.
The Willink School is at School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XJ, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Willink School: Has a sixth form.
The Willink School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms N Browning
School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XJ
01189832030
www.willinkschool.org.uk
Location
RG7 3XJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110048
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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