The Holt School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Holt School |
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Holt Lane
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England
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| Coordinates | 51°24′56″N 0°50′37″W / 51.41564°N 0.8437°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1931 |
| Department for Education URN | 136880 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Co-headteachers | Anne Kennedy and Katie Pearce |
| Gender | Girls (mixed sixth form) |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,280 |
| Website | www.holtschool.co.uk |
The Holt School is a secondary school for girls in Wokingham, Berkshire, England. It is located on Holt Lane. The school teaches over 1,200 girls from ages 11 to 18. Boys can join the school for the sixth form (ages 16-18).
The school started in 1931 at a place called Tudor House. Its first headmistress was G. M. Brown. The current co-headteachers are Anne Kennedy and Katie Pearce.
About The Holt School
The Holt School is known for its strong focus on languages and science. It is one of the top 100 schools in England for GCSE and AS and A level exam results. This means students at The Holt School often do very well in their exams.
School Houses
Students at The Holt School are part of one of eight houses. These houses help create a sense of community and friendly competition. The names of the houses are:
- Broderers
- Clothworkers
- Goldsmiths
- Haberdashers
- Lacemakers
- Spinners
- Tanners
- Weavers
Famous Former Students
Many students from The Holt School have gone on to do amazing things. Here are a few notable people who once studied there:
Bonita Norris
- Bonita Norris was born in 1987.
- She is famous for being the youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain. This is a huge achievement!
Celia Wade-Brown
- Celia Wade-Brown was born in 1956.
- She became the Mayor of Wellington, which is the capital city of New Zealand. Being a mayor means she was the leader of the city's government.
