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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4JJ
Independent school for ages 11–17 in Reading. Mixed intake.
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a small independent mixed school in Reading for students aged 11 to 17, with sixth-form provision.
Its ISI inspection in May 2024 found that relevant standards and safeguarding standards were met.
The school says it supports young people who self-exclude from school because of trauma or other compelling reasons. It describes a full-time programme combining education, wellbeing and social re-engagement, with unconditional respect, curiosity and independent thinking.
Ages 11–17 · Secondary age
20 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed