Bishopswood School

URN: 123345 • Reading RG4 9RH

Overview

Name
Bishopswood School
URN
123345
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
26.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Pegler (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Grove Road, Reading RG4 9RH

Summary

Bishopswood School is a community special school located in Reading, Oxfordshire, catering to 77 pupils with a capacity of 72. The school focuses on children with additional needs, including Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex needs, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Admission is managed in partnership with the Local Authority and requires an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

The school aims to create a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Guided by the motto "Empowered and Engaged," Bishopswood offers a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. The emphasis is on developing independence, communication, and confidence, preparing pupils for adulthood and future success.

Bishopswood School values strong collaborative relationships between staff, parents, and professionals, fostering a supportive community. The school welcomes visits from prospective families, encouraging engagement and understanding of its ethos and educational approach.

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Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
2 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
72
Pupils
77
Boys
56
Girls
21
FSM %
41.60
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2022-12-31
Last Ofsted
2021-11-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 77 56 21 72 41.60
2024-09-11 77 56 21 72 41.60
2023-09-11 77 56 21 72 41.60
2022-09-11 77 56 21 72 41.60
2021-09-11 73 51 22 71 39.70
2020-09-11 69 49 20 71 42.60

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