Bishopswood School, based in Reading, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bishopswood School currently has around 77 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.7% boys and 27.3% girls. Around 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Grove Road, Reading, RG4 9RH |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Oxfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tom Pegler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123345 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 72 |
| Number of Pupils: | 77 |
| Number of Boys: | 56 |
| Number of Girls: | 21 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonning Common Primary School Grove Road , Sonning Common RG4 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 44 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidmore End Church of England Primary School Chalkhouse Green Road , Kidmore End RG4 9AU | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidmore End Church of England (Aided) Primary School Chalkhouse Green Road , Kidmore End RG4 9AU | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peppard Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Peppard RG9 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Reades Lane , Sonning Common RG4 9LN | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Edge Community School Reades Lane , Sonning Common RG4 9LN | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands School Peppard Common , RG9 5JD | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Rowan School Dysons Wood , Tokers Green End RG4 9EY | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.