Addington School
URN: 110187 • Reading RG5 3EU
Overview
- Name
- Addington School
- URN
- 110187
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynda Wood Mr David Maycock (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Woodlands Avenue, Reading RG5 3EU
Summary
Addington School is a community special school located in Reading, Wokingham, catering to a diverse range of needs for 289 mixed-gender pupils, surpassing its capacity of 255. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes the potential of all students, with a strong focus on personal development and well-being.
The curriculum at Addington School is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, including those with complex and sensory needs. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, from traditional academic areas like Maths and Science to creative arts and outdoor learning. The school also offers specialized programs such as Forest School and vocational training opportunities to prepare students for adulthood.
Support services are integral to Addington School’s ethos, with dedicated teams providing assistance in areas such as communication, literacy, and behaviour. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, offering various clubs and resources to enhance student life and ensure a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Addington School is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, including those with complex and sensory needs. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, from traditional academic areas like Maths and Science to creative arts and outdoor learning. The school also offers specialized programs such as Forest School and vocational training opportunities to prepare students for adulthood.
Support services are integral to Addington School’s ethos, with dedicated teams providing assistance in areas such as communication, literacy, and behaviour. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, offering various clubs and resources to enhance student life and ensure a collaborative approach to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Avenue Special School (65.2)
- Brookfields Special School (63.0)
- TLG Reading (62.7)
- Cranbury College (60.1)
- University of Reading (58.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 289 | 202 | 87 | 255 | 20.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 289 | 202 | 87 | 255 | 20.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 171 | 85 | 255 | 16.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 171 | 85 | 255 | 16.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 242 | 159 | 83 | 255 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 222 | 149 | 73 | 13.10 |
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