Welcome from the Headteacher

LHMWelcome to Waingels, where we aim to be an exceptional school, at the heart of our community where Better Never Stops.

I am sometimes asked what we mean by Better Never Stops. For us it means that we will never rest on our laurels, indeed we – all of us – students, staff and Governors - will always be striving to be better tomorrow than we are today. This means that we are constantly focused on ensuring we create the best possible learning climate that nurtures our young people and allows their natural talents and curiosity to ignite, grow and flourish.

We are very fortunate that our buildings already provide the perfect setting for our students learning journey. Completely rebuilt in 2010 following a multi-award-winning design, our buildings are modern, spacious, light, technology-rich and built entirely out of wood. There is a strong community focus – each of our four main blocks has a central forum staircase, and the buildings face inwards to our courtyard – filled with trees whose leaves follow the seasonal colours of the buildings – Green, Yellow, Red and Brown.

Waingels is a comprehensive school and we offer a broad and balanced curriculum, effectively differentiated and enriched to meet the needs of all students regardless of their background, advantage and ability. Our curriculum evolves and is agile to respond to the needs of our students.

There is a long tradition of academic excellence at Waingels with many of our students achieving outstanding examination results and attending top universities. Approximately 60% choose to stay on after Year 11 in our Sixth Form and the vast majority of these choose to go on to university and to prestigious apprenticeships with Microsoft and Deloitte to name but two.

However, we define the outcomes for our students in much more than just examination grades. Our students make above average progress from their various starting points and we provide a wide range of wider and extra-curricular opportunities to enable them to develop their team work, leadership, problem solving, communication and creative skills. Our students leave us with a tool-kit of skills and qualifications, ready to grasp the opportunities and embrace the challenges that the world will inevitably present them with.

And our culture - the way we do things - is based on the values of Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Pride.

  • Respect: for self, respect for the rule of law and respect for each other: recognising, celebrating and respecting diversity and difference.
  • Kindness: We never know the journey another person has travelled, so be kind to everyone. We want to play our part in ensuring our students appreciate the many privileges they have and that they are kind and considerate for those with less.
  • Resilience: that we ask students to embrace challenge, to take risks, engage and participate. To accept and learn from failure and to bounce back with renewed vigour and energy to have another go and keep trying.
  • Pride: we want our students to be proud of themselves and of each other – their effort, appearance and achievements are proud to belong to our school community.

The students, staff and governors at Waingels are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look.

Mrs Lindsey Humber, Headteacher

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@WaingelsCollege - October 4
We are recruiting for the following roles: Teacher of RS with Social ScienceTeacher of PsychologyIf you, or anyone you may know is interested in applying for these positions, please visit our website here:https://t.co/2xOTYCz7Yhhttps://t.co/qljX7nTZLXPlease share pic.twitter.com/OC2eFrU1fB— Waingels () October 4, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - October 3
Congratulations to our Year 10 boys football team who scored 6-1 against Kings Academy Binfield last night 🎉. Despite a bit of a soggy afternoon, the team played absolutely brilliantly- well done all! Thank you also to Isobel in Year 10 for photographing the event 📸. pic.twitter.com/nc6n3Gr4NW— Waingels () October 3, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - September 29
It was wonderful to welcome Ethian and Tashvi to the Waingels podcast today; chatting all things Waingels and starting Year 7. Look out for the latest podcast episode which includes these two Year 7 students and new Waingels staff... watch this space! pic.twitter.com/kV2C25HHth— Waingels () September 29, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - September 29
Please note there will be limited places but there will be plenty of opportunities throughout this academic year to book on and meet with Mrs Humber.— Waingels () September 29, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - September 29
In Mrs Humber's letter this week she has explained how you can book on to her coffee morning.Booking goes live on Monday 2nd October at 6pm. https://t.co/FjhUHEsWTI[This link will not work until this time] pic.twitter.com/lBUkOfWHjG— Waingels () September 29, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - September 29
Please see below this week's Online Safety Guide all about Gaming. To view interactive links and to re-visit other Online Safety Guides, please see our website here https://t.co/ZKbdPqW9Lm pic.twitter.com/B3f7UUcAXg— Waingels () September 29, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - September 28
We have two vacancies in our SEND Department: Teaching AssistantInclusion & Intervention Para-Educator If you would like to know more and full details of how to apply, please see here https://t.co/TRSV53JD2Whttps://t.co/qSI99Ws5N1Please share pic.twitter.com/G7bz7srOoc— Waingels () September 28, 2023
@WaingelsCollege - September 28
We are looking to appoint Examination Invigilators to assist with the smooth running of our exam periods. If you, or anyone you may know would be interested in applying, please see our full advert here https://t.co/BrSMInqCtNPlease share pic.twitter.com/LDZEtIvCoa— Waingels () September 28, 2023