Northcroft Vocational School
Other · Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Newbury, West Berkshire
Northcroft Vocational School is an other school in Newbury, West Berkshire for ages 11–16 (other independent special school).
Key facts
- Address
- Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BU
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- West Berkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 15 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils feel very welcome and well supported at this school.”
- “They value the impressive nurturing culture that is designed to meet pupils' individual needs very well.”
- “Pupils are confident that they belong to a positive and caring community.”
To improve
- “Leaders should further enhance the school’s positive work so that it continues to provide a high-quality provision and further transforms pupils' academic and personal achievements.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
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- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
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Straight-line distance, in West Berkshire.
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