Thames Valley School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
53
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Free schools special

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/04/2024)
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77%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

3.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
42.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
3.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
39.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
2 Conwy Close
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4BZ
07540382990

School Description

Pupils are happy and motivated learners in this inclusive school. They are well known and supported by the staff here. They are clear about the adults they would go to if they had any concerns and know adults will get help if they need it. This means that pupils feel safe and have the support that helps them to learn. Pupils benefit from the high expectations that staff have for how well they will achieve. Due to this, pupils work hard and strive to achieve their best, which they do. This is a calm school community where pupils treat each other, and adults in the school, with respect. Pupils play and interact very well together during breaks and lunchtimes. Pupils’ conduct is kind and courteous through the school. This means that social times are consistently positive and purposeful environments. During which, it is clear to see how warm and trusting the relationships are between pupils and staff. Sometimes, as a result of their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), a pupil may find their emotions difficult to manage. When this happens, adults in school skilfully support pupils to use effective strategies that help them to self-regulate.

Thames Valley School Parent Reviews



74% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 29% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 26% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 23% Agree 48% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 45% Strongly Agree 16% Agree 10% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>45, "strongly_agree"=>16, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 23% Agree 52% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 10% Strongly Agree 42% Agree 16% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 3% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>10, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 19% Disagree 19% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 29% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 26% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>26, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 16% Disagree 16% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 32% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 19% Agree 52% Disagree 29% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 19% Agree 55% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 29% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024
Yes 74% No 26% {"yes"=>74, "no"=>26} Figures based on 31 responses up to 17-04-2024

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