The Avenue Special School — School in Reading

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The Avenue Special School

Reading, RG30 4BZ

246 Pupils

249 Capacity

2–19 Age Range

38.10% FSM %

164 Boys

82 Girls

About The Avenue Special School

The Avenue Special School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–19 based in Reading, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 246 pupils on roll. School capacity: 249. Current headteacher: Symon Cooke.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Reading or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Reading
Region	South East
Administrative District	Reading
Parliamentary Constituency	Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Ward	Tilehurst
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE AVENUE SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10035026
URN	137435
Data Last Updated	15-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Symon Cooke	Accounting Officer	01/09/2017	—	N/A
James Loftus	Chair of Trustees	19/10/2022	19/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracey Green	Chief Financial Officer	01/02/2015	—	N/A
Mr Peter Jacobs	Member	13/12/2023	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Mann	Member	01/04/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Jim Meechan	Member	13/12/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr James Bishop	Trustee	13/12/2023	13/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Malcolm Caine	Trustee	13/12/2023	13/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Penelope Garden	Trustee	28/06/2023	28/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brad McAvoy	Trustee	28/06/2023	28/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beth Reynolds	Trustee	01/01/2024	01/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board