Addington School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Wokingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Addington School.

Reading, RG53EU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
2 July 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodlands Avenue
Woodley
Reading, RG53EU

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151046
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-12-2024
Trust/MAT
ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
255 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Committed to Excellence for All"

Progression Meaningful Current Personalisation Relevance Student Centered Impact

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Make Sense Club Youth Club Thumbs Up Club Lunchtime clubs Addington Association

Facilities

Classrooms (main building) Toilets adjacent to classrooms Outdoor play area / playground Dining room Kitchen Main hall Library Break-out spaces Hygiene room Second classroom block (Phase 2) Second playground Soft play room Sand room Splash room Site office Staff room Main car park

Curriculum Highlights

Core curriculum based on the National Curriculum with core subjects Reading, Literacy and Communication; Maths and Cognition; PSHE and RSHE Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) linked to EHCP outcomes Adapted Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) up to year 3; pathways to KS2 classes or Sensory/Therapeutic classes from year 4 From year 9 focus on preparation for adulthood and community learning Total Communication Approach across the curriculum Interventions identified as impactful are embedded into the curriculum; therapy programmes integrated into teaching Online systems for pupil progress tracking with evidence (observations, work books, film, photos) Life skills focus and opportunities for repetition across skills Access to employer-recognised qualifications (GCSEs, Functional Skills, City & Guilds, BTEC, Duke of Edinburgh, Arts Award) Use of assistive tools and approaches (e.g., Waldon framework, Numicon, Doodlemaths, Spending Sense) as part of Maths/Cognition provision Forest School and outdoor learning as part of the curriculum at appropriate stages

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After School Make Sense Club

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