Riseley Green School, Reading
Riseley Green School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Reading.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Riseley Green School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Riseley Green School are The Loddon School (5.1 miles, Outstanding); and Oak Tree School (6 miles).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Riseley Green School has an education, health and care plan (26 of 26 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mortimer Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bull (nw-bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wokingham (70).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Riseley Green has designed its entire approach around meeting the needs of pupils with autism and communication difficulties. The school brings together experienced teaching staff and a clinical team to provide both academic learning and therapeutic support. Leaders have thoughtfully planned how pupils will develop communication skills, build a sense of belonging in their school community, and stay safe.
Key Strengths
- Specialised curriculum tailored to pupils with autism and communication needs, including sign language and visual aids
- Strong leadership with experienced staff from similar settings and a clinical team working alongside teachers
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements that account for the additional vulnerabilities of pupils with autism and SEMH needs
- Well-planned approach to pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development with community links
- Robust health and safety policies including fire safety planning and individual emergency evacuation plans for each pupil
Areas for Improvement
- Some risk assessments still need to be adapted to the specific context of the school site
- Early years curriculum implementation requires further work with experts ahead of children joining
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and fit for purpose, with leaders alert to the specific vulnerabilities of pupils with autism and communication difficulties, and clear systems in place for reporting and recording concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Assemblies with themes including friendship, Remembrance Day, kindness and cultural celebrations, local community connections and venues
Riseley Green School is a new special education school designed for pupils with autism and related SEND, offering a curriculum that combines academic learning with therapeutic support. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Riseley Green School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wokingham is 7 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
41%
Available places
26 pupils
64 places
38 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reading
Across Wokingham council
Places available
2,293
Applications
2,318
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All secondary applications across Wokingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Riseley Green School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
26
Total Pupils
24
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Riseley Green School
Questions parents ask about Riseley Green School
How many pupils go to Riseley Green School?
Riseley Green School has around 26 pupils on roll.
Does Riseley Green School have specialist SEN provision?
Riseley Green School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Riseley Green School?
Riseley Green School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Riseley Green School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wokingham is 7 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Riseley Green School?
Riseley Green School is at Riseley Business Park, Basingstoke Road, Riseley, Reading, RG7 1QF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)