The Deenway Montessori School, Reading
The Deenway Montessori School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Reading. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Deenway Montessori School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Deenway Montessori School are Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading (0.3 miles); The Abbey School Reading (0.3 miles, selective); Trinity Christian School (0.4 miles); and St Joseph's College (0.8 miles, selective).
Red Balloon Learner Centre ReadingThe Abbey School ReadingTrinity Christian SchoolSt Joseph's College
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Reading Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is UoR London Road (outside), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 848 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Reading (351), as is usual near a town centre.
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with The Deenway Montessori School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Deenway Montessori School.
- RCLC Teachitright Ltd310m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps at The Abbey School440m away · Not yet graded
- Super Strike Katesgrove Holiday Camp660m away · Not yet graded
- FunTech at Reading790m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education at New Christ Church C of E Primary School1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 105
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 105 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 86 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Reading is 21 (the median across 71 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
54%
Available places
59 pupils
110 places
51 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reading
Across Reading council
Places available
1,744
Applications
1,794
Got 1st preference
73.1%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Reading council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
59
Total Pupils
34
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Deenway Montessori School
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Questions parents ask about The Deenway Montessori School
What is The Deenway Montessori School's Ofsted rating?
The Deenway Montessori School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
Does The Deenway Montessori School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, The Deenway Montessori School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Deenway Montessori School?
The Deenway Montessori School has around 59 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Deenway Montessori School?
The Deenway Montessori 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.
Does The Deenway Montessori School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of The Deenway Montessori School: RCLC Teachitright Ltd (310m away, registered, not yet graded), Super Camps at The Abbey School (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Super Strike Katesgrove Holiday Camp (660m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Deenway Montessori School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 105 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 86 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Reading is 21 (the median across 71 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Deenway Montessori School?
The Deenway Montessori School is at 3-5 Sidmouth Street, Reading, Reading, RG1 4QZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)