The Avenue Special School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Address | The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, RG30 4BZ |
| School Website | https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1183389038 |
| URN | 137435 |
School Census
| Total | 204 |
| Girls/Boys | 60/144 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.4%/70.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 33.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 77 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2023 | Good |
| 10/03/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.1 |
| Writing Progress | -5.7 |
| Maths Progress | -6.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -3.8 |
| Writing Progress | -4.7 |
| Maths Progress | -4.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 9.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 31.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Thames Valley School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 2 Conwy Close, , RG30 4BZ
Churchend Primary Academy
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Usk Road, , RG30 4HP
St Michael's Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dee Road, , RG30 4AS
Moorlands Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church End Lane, , RG30 4UN
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dee Road, , RG30 4BE
King's Academy Prospect
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cockney Hill, , RG30 4EX
Meadow Park Academy
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norcot Road, , RG30 6BS