The Avenue Special School
The Avenue Special School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 2–19, in Reading, RG30, in the Reading council area. It has 253 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 16 May 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 22 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 253 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 37.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 35.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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