Odyssey House School
Odyssey House School is an independent special school in Wokingham for pupils aged 7 to 18. It has 33 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Odyssey House School is Good, from an inspection in January 2020. In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.3, and 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2020. GCSE results: 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Buckhurst Court London Road Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1PA |
| Phone | 01182293000 |
| Reference Number | 147060 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.7%
Girls: 30.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Odyssey House School has been assessed as good in its first inspection, reflecting the effective leadership and clear vision of the school. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment for pupils who have had prolonged periods out of education, with strong relationships built between staff and students. The curriculum is balanced, promoting both academic achievement and personal development, with pupils feeling safe and respected. Notably, pupils have high attendance and positive attitudes towards learning, though some challenges remain in improving reading fluency for a few individuals.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 May 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Leaders have a clear vision and high expectations for pupils.
- Strong working relationships between staff and pupils.
- The curriculum supports social, emotional, and academic development.
- High attendance and positive attitudes to learning among pupils.
- Effective strategies in place to develop pupils' reading skills.
- Pupils appreciate educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not read with enough fluency, affecting accuracy.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Odyssey House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Odyssey House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Odyssey House School is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
When was Odyssey House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Odyssey House School was last inspected in January 2020.
How many pupils does Odyssey House School have?
Odyssey House School has 33 pupils on roll.
What age range does Odyssey House School cover?
Odyssey House School for pupils aged 7 to 18.
What are Odyssey House School's GCSE results?
In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.3, and 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Odyssey House School?
Odyssey House School is at Buckhurst Court, London Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1PA.