246
Pupils · 2024/25
35%
EAL · 2024/25
38%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 16/05/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityReading
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Avenue Special School · All-through · Reading
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
246
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
35%
FSM eligible
40%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
38%
Contact
Address
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ
Local authority
Reading
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 | 246 | 12.6 | 100% | 35% | 40% | 13% | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 233 | 10.5 | 100% | 38% | 36% | 13% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 204 | 7.6 | 100% | 34% | 40% | 13% | 36% |
| 2021/22 | 192 | 8.0 | 100% | 35% | 46% | 12% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 173 | 6.9 | 100% | 36% | 42% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 153 | 7.4 | 100% | 34% | 52% | 9% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | 141 | 6.2 | 100% | 35% | 55% | 8% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 122 | 6.6 | 100% | 38% | 58% | 8% | 29% |
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