The Avenue Special School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
204
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/05/2023)
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94%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
36.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
33.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
40.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4BZ
01183389038

School Description

Pupils are happy to come to school. They are warmly greeted by staff, who know them well. This makes for a positive start to the day. Pupils are quick to settle into their daily routines. Their enjoyment in learning is clear to see. Leaders work with determination to ensure pupils achieve their full potential. The school curriculum has been reviewed and carefully organised to meet the needs of the pupils. This helps pupils develop their confidence and persevere in their learning. Consequently, they thrive and are well prepared for their next steps. Everyone shares the same high expectations for behaviour. Pupils try their best and behave exceptionally well. Staff use consistent routines and thoughtful approaches to understand each pupil. This helps pupils manage their own behaviour effectively and contributes to the calm atmosphere around the school. A culture of warm, nurturing relationships lies at the heart of this friendly school. Staff know and understand the pupils exceptionally well. This means pupils feel safe and trust adults to listen to them. As one parent commented, ‘I have nothing but praise for the school and for the support and educational achievements my child has made.’

The Avenue Special School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 15% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 23% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 33% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 82% Strongly Agree 3% Agree 8% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>82, "strongly_agree"=>3, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 33% Strongly Agree 51% Agree 10% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>33, "strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 23% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 46% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 51% Agree 44% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 38% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 44% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 49% Agree 41% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 36% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 17-05-2023

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