The Mile House Therapeutic School
The Mile House Therapeutic School is an independent special school in Reading for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 40 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Mile House Therapeutic School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road Sulhamstead Reading RG7 5HJ |
| Phone | 01189302019 |
| Reference Number | 148960 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 40 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65%
Girls: 35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Mile House Therapeutic School is performing at a level that requires improvement, particularly in the area of education quality. The school successfully supports pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, creating a nurturing atmosphere where positive relationships thrive. However, the curriculum lacks complete development, leading to inconsistencies in learning and knowledge acquisition. While many pupils display calm behavior and engage well, the support for their academic progress is not yet fully aligned with their needs, hindering deeper learning. Overall, the leadership has a clear understanding of priorities and is working towards improvement, but the impact of these efforts is not yet fully realized.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jun 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Mar 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on understanding and meeting pupils' SEMH needs.
- Pupils develop positive relationships with staff and peers.
- Effective support for early reading skills is provided.
- Engaging activities foster a sense of community.
- Well-designed personal, social, health, and economics education starting in Year 7.
- Individualized careers guidance enhances post-16 preparedness.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some subjects is underdeveloped and lacks consistency.
- Staff may not have adequate subject expertise for effective teaching.
- Most vulnerable pupils still struggle with attendance.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Mile House Therapeutic 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 The Mile House Therapeutic School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Mile House Therapeutic School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was The Mile House Therapeutic School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Mile House Therapeutic School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does The Mile House Therapeutic School have?
The Mile House Therapeutic School has 40 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Mile House Therapeutic School cover?
The Mile House Therapeutic School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Mile House Therapeutic School?
The Mile House Therapeutic School is at Bath Road, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 5HJ.