Special academy · Reading

The Avenue Special School

Special
Ages 2–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Reading council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Reading's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 2–19
Pupils: 253 (capacity 249)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE AVENUE SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 01183389038
Address: The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ
Website: avenue.reading.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.