Thames Valley School, based in Reading, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools special 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.
Thames Valley School currently has around 59 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.1% boys and 11.9% girls. Around 44.1% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 14.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
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: | 2 Conwy Close, Reading, RG30 4BZ |
| Website: | www.thamesvalleyschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189424750 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Buley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139728 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 78 |
| Number of Pupils: | 59 |
| Number of Boys: | 52 |
| Number of Girls: | 7 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 71.20% | 42 |
| African | 6.80% | 4 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchend Primary School Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | - not rated | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadway School The Meadway , Tilehurst RG30 4NN | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | - not rated | 910 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 5 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands School Wardle Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 6JR | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.