The Avenue Special School vs King's Academy Prospect
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Avenue Special School
Reading
King's Academy Prospect
Reading
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Academy special converter
Academy converter
Age Range
2–19
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Reading
Reading
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
253
1157
Capacity
249
1500
Occupancy
102%
77%
FSM %
35.9%
40.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
May 2023
Oct 2022
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
39.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
42.3%
KS2 Reading
0%
-
KS2 Maths
0%
-
KS2 Writing
0%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
D+
Points Per Entry
-
24.9
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C-
AAB+ %
-
5%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
62
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
15%
Degree course
-
55%
Any L4+ destination
-
60%
Apprenticeships
-
4%
Cohort size
-
47
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (42)
Business Studies (32)
Biology (30)
Sociology (30)
Sociology (26)
English Literature (26)
Economics (24)
Psychology (18)