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The Avenue Special School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Leaders ensure pupils achieve full potential through a reviewed and organized curriculum that meets pupil needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils try their best and behave exceptionally well, contributing to a calm atmosphere.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide dedicated support to understand individual needs and use effective strategies to help pupils catch up.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Knowledgeable teachers deliver engaging lessons that consolidate learning over time.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff enjoy working here but seek further support to manage workload.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff need further training to help pupils communicate effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can influence aspects of school life through school councils.
Communication with Parents: Parents feel well-informed and praise the school for its communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have nothing but praise for the support and educational achievements their children make.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage complex situations with care and sensitivity.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have established a cohesive curriculum and strengthened reading programs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Systems to support safeguarding are robust, and referrals are made quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: All share high expectations of behaviour, ensuring a calm environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding supported by effective collaboration with agencies.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: An extensive range of activities enriches pupils' understanding of the wider world.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils are provided with support to balance academic and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils in the sixth form are prepared well for adulthood through a variety of courses.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum prepares pupils well for their next steps.
Support for SEND: Special educational needs and disabilities are met through a carefully organized curriculum.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a broad curriculum catering to special educational needs.
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About Us
The Avenue Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 233 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.3 | 5.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.5% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 80 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.45% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.11% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.21 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.72% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Avenue Special School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1