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Bishopswood School

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Bishopswood School

Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RH

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
74
Ages
2-16
FSM
41.9%
Capacity
72
Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2021

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 Bishopswood School

Bishopswood School is a secondary school in Reading, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 74 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grove Road, Reading, RG4 9RH | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2025 — 2024+ framework
  2. Nov 2021 — Inadequate
  3. Nov 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Bishopswood School)
  4. Feb 2013 — Good (predecessor: Bishopswood School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bishopswood School

What is Bishopswood School's Ofsted rating?
Bishopswood School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Bishopswood School's latest exam results?
Bishopswood School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bishopswood School located?
Bishopswood School is a secondary school in Reading, Oxfordshire (RG4 9RH).
How many pupils attend Bishopswood School?
Bishopswood School has around 74 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bishopswood School with other schools?
View Bishopswood 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 Oxfordshire.