Thames Valley School
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 2 Conwy Close Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4BZ |
| Phone | 01189424750 |
| Reference Number | 139728 |
Thames Valley School has improved significantly since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their best. Notably, the school's approach to behavior and attitudes is outstanding, leading to exemplary conduct among pupils. Despite its strengths, the school acknowledges areas for further development, particularly in certain foundation subjects and the careers education program that need refinement to ensure pupils are fully equipped for future opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 59 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.14%
Girls: 11.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.2% |
| African | 6.8% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and motivated learners.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Pupils' behavior is exemplary and respectful.
- The therapeutic team effectively meets the specific needs of pupils with SEND.
- Personal development programs are well tailored to pupils' needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects are not yet fully aligned with school ambitions.
- Careers education does not provide meaningful work experience opportunities.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Churchend Primary Academy
Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP |
0.09 miles |
|
St Michael's Primary School
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS |
0.28 miles |
|
Moorlands Primary School
Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UN |
0.28 miles |
|
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BE |
0.4 miles |
|
Meadow Park Academy
Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BS |
0.59 miles |
|
Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road, Reading, RG30 4UA |
0.6 miles |
|
Ranikhet Academy
Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED |
0.62 miles |
|
Park Lane Primary School
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD |
0.75 miles |
|
Kennet Valley Primary School
Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT |
0.79 miles |
|
Manor Primary School
110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
0.85 miles |
|
The Holy Brook School
145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
0.85 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZ |
0.95 miles |
|
Birch Copse Primary School
Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN |
1.04 miles |
|
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road, Reading, RG30 6UB |
1.04 miles |
|
Springfield Primary School
Barton Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5NJ |
1.14 miles |
|
Wilson Primary School
Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW |
1.14 miles |
|
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG |
1.15 miles |
|
Calcot Junior School
Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG |
1.15 miles |
|
Southcote Primary School
Silchester Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ |
1.23 miles |
|
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD |
1.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Avenue Special School
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ |
0 miles |
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King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX |
0.52 miles |
|
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP |
1.16 miles |
|
The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB |
1.27 miles |
|
Little Heath School
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY |
1.3 miles |
|
Brookfields School
Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6SW |
1.69 miles |
|
Denefield School
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY |
1.81 miles |
|
River Academy
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ |
1.97 miles |
|
Haywards Farm School
Station Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 4AS |
2.44 miles |
|
Theale Green School
Church Street, Reading, RG7 5DA |
2.7 miles |
|
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
|
2.74 miles |
|
Kendrick School
London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN |
2.76 miles |
|
The Deenway Montessori School
3-5 Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ |
2.79 miles |
|
The Abbey School Reading
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
2.86 miles |
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Queen Anne's School
6 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DX |
2.9 miles |
|
Groveside School
40 Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7AY |
3.05 miles |
|
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4JJ |
3.06 miles |
|
Reading Girls' School
Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY |
3.07 miles |
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Hamilton School
135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG |
3.08 miles |
|
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR |
3.08 miles |