Bishopswood School
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 2–16 · Reading, Oxfordshire
Bishopswood School is a special school in Reading, Oxfordshire for ages 2–16 (academy special sponsor led).
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Key facts
- Address
- Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RH
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 2–16
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 73 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 52.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 18 November 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils' smiles or exclamations as they arrive show that they are happy to be in school.”
- “Those who find it difficult to start the day are sensitively supported by well-trained staff.”
- “Warm relationships, familiar routines, and dedicated personal spaces give pupils a reassuring sense of safety and belonging.”
To improve
- “Leaders should review the curriculum as planned, with particular focus on how well pupils have learned what is intended and expanding the range of available qualifications and accreditations on offer.”
- “Leaders should build on the firm foundations of classroom practice already established to embed consistently effective approaches that promote and sustain pupils’ achievement across the curriculum over time.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 January 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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