Waingels
Academy converter secondary school in Reading (Wokingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Waingels is an inclusive school where everyone belongs, thrives and succeeds. Exceptional Waingels students epitomise our school values.
They are being Kind and show Respect to themselves and others, show Pride in what they and others achieve and take Responsibility for their learning, behaviour, personal development and wellbeing with support from the school, their peers, parent/carers and other stakeholders. We have high expectations and standards for all our students.
We expect all students to try their best and to achieve their full potential by working hard, being resilient, seeking out opportunities and accepting support if needed. Exceptional Waingels students are confident, responsible, well-rounded young people who reach their full academic potential and are ready for their next steps.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Cooking
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Mindfulness
- Netball
- Photography
- Stem
- Bedrock Learning (Vocabulary)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 142166
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Mathieson Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tonia Crossman | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Martin Jonathan Sutton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Roy Alexander | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Lizzie Fellows-Freeman | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nicola Jones | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Christopher Moseley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Roger Evelyn | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ignazio Puzzo | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lindsey Humber | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mrs Clare Borsberry-Lewis Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Robert Hobart Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record