The Avenue Special School vs Thames Valley School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Avenue Special School
Reading
Thames Valley School
Reading
Overview
Phase
Special
Special
Type
Academy special converter
Free schools special
Age Range
2–19
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Reading
Reading
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
253
78
Capacity
249
78
Occupancy
102%
100%
FSM %
35.9%
48.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
May 2023
Apr 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-1.85
Attainment 8
-
17.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
20%
KS2 Reading
0%
63%
KS2 Maths
0%
38%
KS2 Writing
0%
38%