Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
URN: 137999 • Reading RG1 4JJ
Overview
- Name
- Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
- URN
- 137999
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Masters (since 2025) , Co-ordinator
- Telephone
- 01189583004
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 220-222 Kings Road, Reading RG1 4JJ
Summary
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is an independent school located in Reading, catering to a small cohort of 20 students, with a capacity of 24. The school focuses on supporting young people who struggle with traditional educational settings due to issues such as severe anxiety, bullying, or mental health challenges. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, Red Balloon aims to re-engage these students with education and personal development.
The curriculum at Red Balloon is tailored to meet individual student needs, allowing them to negotiate their learning paths based on their interests and goals. Alongside academic support, the school places a strong emphasis on mental wellbeing, helping students build resilience and confidence as they prepare to reintegrate into mainstream education or pursue further training.
Red Balloon also offers both physical and virtual learning options, ensuring flexibility for students. The centre is committed to fostering a supportive community where every student's progress is recognised, focusing on holistic development rather than solely academic achievement.
The curriculum at Red Balloon is tailored to meet individual student needs, allowing them to negotiate their learning paths based on their interests and goals. Alongside academic support, the school places a strong emphasis on mental wellbeing, helping students build resilience and confidence as they prepare to reintegrate into mainstream education or pursue further training.
Red Balloon also offers both physical and virtual learning options, ensuring flexibility for students. The centre is committed to fostering a supportive community where every student's progress is recognised, focusing on holistic development rather than solely academic achievement.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- General (calendar)
- Mental health (calendar)
- Red Balloon Aylesbury (calendar)
- Red Balloon Educational Trust (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- View all events (calendar)
- Read More (calendar)
- Learn More (calendar)
- Read More (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Avenue Special School (65.2)
- Brookfields Special School (63.0)
- Addington School (62.9)
- TLG Reading (62.7)
- Cranbury College (60.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 24 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 24 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 24 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 24 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 0.00 |
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