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The Avenue Special School

The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, RG30 4BZ

Academy special converter for ages 2–19 in Tilehurst. Mixed intake.

The Avenue Special School is an academy special school in Reading for children and young people from age 2 to 19, with nursery and sixth-form provision. It has special classes and supports pupils with severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulty. Ofsted rated it Good in June 2023.

The school describes itself as a positive, happy special needs academy for young people with complex SEN. It says pupils have education, health and care plans, and highlights a tailored curriculum shaped by PACE: playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Ages 2–19 · All-through
246 pupils · On roll
Academy special converter · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Reading’s deadlines and how to apply →