Odyssey House School

URN: 147060 • Wokingham RG40 1PA

Overview

Name
Odyssey House School
URN
147060
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nick Hall (since 2025)
Telephone
01182293000
Website
Visit
Address
Buckhurst Court, Wokingham RG40 1PA

Summary

Odyssey House School, located in Wokingham, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 33 pupils, with a capacity for 60. Established in 2019, the school focuses on providing a bespoke and holistic education for neurodiverse students, primarily those with autism and associated challenges such as emotionally based school avoidance. The school environment is designed to be low-arousal and sensory-friendly, promoting a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning.

The curriculum at Odyssey House School is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, allowing for personalised teaching in small class sizes. This approach aims to re-engage students who have struggled in mainstream educational settings, fostering their academic abilities while addressing emotional and social needs. The school employs various therapeutic methods to support pupils in their educational journey.

Odyssey House School is part of the Odyssey Education Group, which emphasizes the importance of a supportive community and individualised learning pathways. The school's ethos centres on guiding students towards independence and success, ensuring that each pupil is at the heart of their educational experience.

Key details

LA
Wokingham
Age range
7 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
60
Pupils
33
Boys
21
Girls
12
FSM %
Open date
2019-05-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 33 21 12 60
2024-09-11 0 0 0 48
2023-09-11 19 18 1 30 0.00
2022-09-11 19 18 1 30 0.00
2021-09-11 12 11 1 30
2020-09-11 10 8 2 30

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