Located in Reading, Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 17. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading currently has around 20 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: 220-222 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4JJ
Website: www.redballoonlearner.org
Telephone: 01189583004
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Reading
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Michelle Masters
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137999

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 17
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 24
Number of Pupils: 20
Number of Boys: 11
Number of Girls: 9

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.14
Local authority average
0.37
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
37%
Local authority average
36%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
44%
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
47.2
Local authority average
50.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Bridge Nursery School
Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU
4out of 4 1,531 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Caversham Nursery School
114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA
4out of 4 1,550 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Blagdon Nursery School
Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT
4out of 4 2,836 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School
121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN
- not rated 361 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School
121-147 Orts Road , Reading RG1 3JN
3out of 4 361 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
New Town Primary School
School Terrace , RG1 3LS
- not rated 706 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Town Primary School
School Terrace , RG1 3LS
- not rated 706 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Redlands Primary School
Lydford Road , RG1 5QH
- not rated 1,089 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kendrick School
London Road , RG1 5BN
- not rated 587 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Kendrick School
London Road , RG1 5BN
4out of 4 587 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Reading School
Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW
- not rated 675 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Reading School
Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW
4out of 4 675 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL
3out of 4 1,473 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reading College and School of Arts and Design
Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ
- not rated 1,484 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Christian School
62 London Road , RG1 5AS
- not rated 273 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dolphins
Dolphins Ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital RG1 5AN
- not rated 274 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Deenway Montessori School
3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ
- not rated 479 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU
- not rated 623 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.