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The Avenue Special School

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The Avenue Special School

The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ

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Pupils
246
Ages
2-19
FSM
38.1%
Capacity
249
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About The Avenue Special School

The Avenue Special School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 246 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Reading, RG30 4BZ | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Avenue Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Avenue Special School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Avenue Special School

What is The Avenue Special School's Ofsted rating?
The Avenue Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Avenue Special School's latest exam results?
The Avenue Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Avenue Special School located?
The Avenue Special School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG30 4BZ).
How many pupils attend The Avenue Special School?
The Avenue Special School has around 246 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Avenue Special School with other schools?
View The Avenue Special School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Reading.