The Avenue Special School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 16 May 2023
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close

Tilehurst

Reading, RG304BZ
Phone: 1183389038
Website: avenue.reading.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 137435
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ
Website: https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/
Age range: 2-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: THE AVENUE SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 249 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 233
Free School Meals: 36.5% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (233 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 86.6%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 39.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 13; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 233 pupils; 2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"PACE – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy"

All children can learn and develop if given a caring, engaging and supportive environment Learning takes place in many capacities of the child and the process is different for everyone Difference is something to celebrate and enriches society All individuals should be treated with dignity and respect Children learn best when they are happy, healthy and having fun Independence and self-determination play a central role in the development of positive self-esteem and are to be encouraged in our pupils Our School and our local community are arenas for participation Participation brings a sense of belonging and gives meaning to our lives when we are able to enjoy what is on offer and contribute in a positive way Learning plays a central part in defining us as human beings capable of creative and positive growth Long term goals should have relevance and meaning to the lives of our pupils and their families

Facilities

Performing Arts space known as The Square Full size sports hall Outside all weather multi use games area Soft play area (three levels with infinity space, ball pool, steps, scramble net and games) Two sensory rooms Hydrotherapy pool with projector and lighting Splash pool Mobility sensory trail Musical garden Wildlife area Outdoor pavilion Raised beds for flowers and vegetable growing Poly tunnel for indoor gardening

Curriculum Highlights

Meaningful, granular small steps curriculum Personalised curriculum tailored to EHCP and pupil needs Multisensory-based learning including sensory stories, sensory journeys, story massage and tacpac Visual supports including signs, symbols and photos Attention Autism TEACCH – structured teaching, including a teaching table with adult support and an independent workstation Intensive interaction PECS, AACs, switches, objects of reference Signing, especially Makaton sign language Carousel format

Admissions Criteria

The Avenue Special Needs Academy is a day special school for children aged 2 - 19 with complex Special Educational Needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan. All pupils will have at least a Severe Learning Difficulty and some will have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school provides a bespoke and meaningful curriculum aligned with its ethos of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). It does not have the expertise to support pupils whose main barrier is SEMH. Consultations for places are handled through Local Authority SEND teams. The school is currently over-capacity with no spaces for new pupils for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years; prospective parent tours are paused and transitions are typically via LA SEND Teams and termly admissions panels.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available