Thames Valley 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 April 2024
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
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: 2 Conwy Close

Tilehurst

Reading, RG304BZ
Phone: 1189424750
Website: thamesvalleyschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 139728
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: 2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ
Website: www.thamesvalleyschool.org.uk
Age range: 4-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Capacity: 78 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 55
Free School Meals: 38.2% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 85.2%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 33.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 2 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 4; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 55 pupils; 4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Determination Teamwork Thoughtfulness Valued Safe

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Thames Valley School; a happy and inclusive specialist school for autistic children aged 4–16; aims to provide a highly personalised education and to work closely with families to support learning and independence.

Facilities

Outdoor space with play equipment (Primary Department) Hill Brow site facilities (fully resourced and mirroring TVS classrooms) Site located within The Ridgeway Primary School grounds at Hill Brow

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum follows the National Curriculum with three domains: Academic, Communication and Personal Development Phonics taught with Read, Write Inc; Fresh Start for KS3 where appropriate; Accelerated Reader to support reading Personal development, wellbeing and independent living skills are prioritised; PSHE and RSE discussed; British Values and citizenship embedded; Careers education Small class sizes with personalised pathways and progression to GCSE where applicable

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club available; gates open at 08:30 for Breakfast Club.