74
Pupils · 2024/25
30%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Inadequate
Ofsted inspection · 16/11/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityOxfordshire
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Bishopswood School · All-through · Oxfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
74
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
30%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RH
Local authority
Oxfordshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 74 | 9.0 | 100% | 30% | 45% | 9% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 72 | 8.8 | 100% | 22% | 42% | 12% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 70 | — | 100% | 21% | 41% | 12% | 37% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.