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The Avenue Special School
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.0 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
249
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for pupils aged 2-19, catering specifically to special educational needs. Although there is limited data on academic performance, the school is rated better than 55% of schools in the area, indicating a solid level of overall quality. Parents can feel reassured by the positive inspection outcomes, but should consider the lack of published KS2 achievement statistics when evaluating academic expectations.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.2%
Asian Other11.4%
White Other9.3%
Asian Indian8.9%
Black African8.5%
Asian Pakistani7.7%
Mixed Other7.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.45160, -1.02855 · RG30 4BZ
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN137435
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.avenue.reading.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Avenue Special School rated by Ofsted?
The Avenue Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is The Avenue Special School a good school?
The Avenue Special School scores 55.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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