School Summary
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Girls: 9
Total Pupils: 23
Opened: 26-03-2012
Ofsted:
Co-ordinator: Michelle Masters
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4JJ
Telephone: 01189583004
Website: https://www.redballoonlearner.org
Co-ordinator: Michelle Masters
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4JJ
Telephone: 01189583004
Website: https://www.redballoonlearner.org
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