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Welcome to The Avenue Special School

The Avenue School Sixth Form caters for post-16 students with special educational needs. Our post-16 curriculum is highly personalised to the long term outcomes of the individual, as identified in the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and through transition / adulthood planning.Across our Sixth Form, our aims for our students are to:Communicate effectively and safely at school, home, and in and with the wider worldBecome confident and emotionally resilient young adults who identify and appreciate their own strengthsBe aware of and look after their physical and mental health and well-beingDevelop skills for supported or independent livingBecome active members in their local communitiesParticipate in work-related learning and/or enterpriseMake friends in and beyond The AvenueSelf engage and make choices about their leisure timeBe open to new experiences and take measured risksAccess appropriate external accreditations / qualificationsValue and take pride in their achievements Contribute to planning their own routines and futures Transition smoothly into their next destination

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy special converter

Suitable Ages

2 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

246 Total

No. of Boys

164 (66.7%)

No. of Girls

82 (33.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:7%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:93%
England:2%

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 5


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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We challenge the students to be the best that they can be. Our goal is for each individual to leave us with the skills and tools needed to move on to their next steps.

Preparing for Further Education / Employment
Placements vary widely and may include being involved in a class led business/enterprise, supported placements internally or externally or independent placements with external partners.
Preparing for Independent Living
Students are regularly taught out in the local community; they also attend residential experiences which enable them to practise being away from home and develop their resilience as well as independence.
Preparing for Participation in Society
We access many local community facilities in Reading and wider Berkshire, including sports centres, swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, theatres, cinemas and places of natural beauty. We build relationships with local companies, especially to enhance our work placements.

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityReading
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed