The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- THE AVENUE SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Symon Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThames Valley School
Free school · Very close
Churchend Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Michael's Primary School
Primary · 460m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Prospect School
Secondary · 834m away
King's Academy Prospect
Secondary · 834m away
Meadow Park Academy
Primary · 961m away
Blagrave Nursery School
Nursery · 964m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Avenue Special School's Ofsted rating?
The Avenue Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Avenue Special School?
The Avenue Special School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Avenue Special School take?
The Avenue Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is The Avenue Special School?
The Avenue Special School is in Reading, RG30 4BZ, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Avenue Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Avenue Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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