Addington School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
289
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(28/03/2023)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
11.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
21.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals

This school is now an academy. If no data is available for the new academy,
we link to the last available data set as this type of academy is treated as a continuing school

Woodlands Avenue
Woodley
Reading
RG5 3EU
01189669073

School Description

Addington School is life-changing. Pupils who attend the school face significant challenges with learning. They receive an outstanding quality of education. Staff have high ambitions for pupils. Importantly, all pupils have a voice. Staff help pupils to communicate using various communication devices. Consequently, pupils communicate their wishes, likes and dislikes. This helps them to get on well with each other and to learn effectively in class. Relationships between staff and pupils are very strong. This helps staff get to know pupils quickly. Staff understand what will and will not work for each pupil. Pupils achieve highly because of the personalised support they receive. This includes a well-thought-out package of educational, sensory and therapeutic support. As a result, pupils behave well and become independent, confident learners who enjoy school. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities. School clubs help to develop pupils’ talents and interests. For example, many enjoy the choir, nail art, dance and computing clubs. A group of pupils who spoke to the lead inspector excitedly told him about their recent residential trip to Wales. They reflected on how the trip helped them, for example with social skills.

Addington School Parent Reviews



97% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 92% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>92, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 87% Agree 9% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>87, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 66% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 79% Strongly Agree 1% Agree 1% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>79, "strongly_agree"=>1, "agree"=>1, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 18% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 22% Strongly Agree 66% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 1% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 87% Agree 11% Disagree 1% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>87, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 12% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 14% Disagree 1% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 21% Disagree 1% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 22% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 14% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023
Yes 97% No 3% {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} Figures based on 76 responses up to 29-03-2023

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.