Open Special Mixed

The Holy Brook School

145 Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LJ
29 Pupils
32 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
69.00% FSM %
25 Boys
4 Girls
About The Holy Brook School

The Holy Brook School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Reading and the surrounding area in Reading with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 29 pupils on roll. School capacity: 32. Current headteacher: Kay Charles.

Information on The Holy Brook School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Reading
Region South East
Administrative District Reading
Parliamentary Constituency Reading Central
Ward Southcote
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077000
URN 110193
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sue Walker Chair of Governors 01/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Boyd Governor 17/10/2023 17/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirsty Charge Governor 31/03/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kay Charles Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor John Ennis Governor 08/07/2023 08/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pennie Jewell Governor 29/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Legg Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher William Neighbour Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Vanessa Treston Governor 29/04/2024 29/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sue Walker Governor 01/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Holy Brook School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Reading, Reading.
The Holy Brook School has 29 pupils, with a capacity of 32.
The Holy Brook School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Holy Brook School is Mrs Kay Charles.
The Holy Brook School is at 145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3LJ, in the Reading local authority, South East.
The Holy Brook School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kay Charles
145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3LJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 110193
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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