Speenhamland School vs Northcroft Vocational School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Speenhamland School
Newbury
Northcroft Vocational School
Newbury
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
2–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
-
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Local Authority
West Berkshire
West Berkshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
290
15
Capacity
301
30
Occupancy
96%
50%
FSM %
25.2%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2023
Feb 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
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Attainment 8
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
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KS2 Reading
66%
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KS2 Maths
70%
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KS2 Writing
66%
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