Bishopswood School

Other · Academy special sponsor led · Ages 2–16 · Reading, Oxfordshire

Bishopswood School is an other school in Reading, Oxfordshire for ages 2–16 (academy special sponsor led).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade Inspected 18 November 2025

“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.”

“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.

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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