Horizon's Ap Academy
Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horizon's Ap Academy is an alternative provision school in Reading for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2018, report published 5 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
Cranbury College is a place where kindness, inclusion and support pervade. This is an environment where pupils come first and adults make decisions in pupils' best interests. Staff have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations in all aspects of their work, irrespective of the length of time they spend here. There are no limits to what the school believes its pupils can accomplish. Staff skilfully foster pupils' self-confidence and self-esteem. They take time and care to get to know the pupils and help them re-engage with their learning. When a pupil needs help to manage how they are feeling, staff know exactly what to do. Pupils learn how to take care of their mental health and well-being. For example, they practise breathing exercises, visit the gym and take sensory breaks. For most pupils, this is the first time in their school career that they have had the opportunity to develop their interests and hobbies. Pupils look forward to the gaming, gym and chess clubs. Prejudice and discrimination have no place here. One pupil said, 'The school teaches us to be ourselves and influences us to be happy with who you are.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils know and understand before introducing new work. At times, they do not address important gaps or misconceptions in pupils' knowledge and understanding. When this happens, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers assess pupils' knowledge consistently and accurately so that pupils learn well in all subjects.
- A significant minority of pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, do not attend school often enough and are persistently absent. This means that they miss out on important learning and vital school experiences. The school should ensure that its ongoing work leads to high levels of attendance for all pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
30 pupils on roll
Schools near Horizon's Ap Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| CAMHS Phoenix School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Foundry College | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision | 13 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Chiltern Way Academy Futures | 13 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate |
| Kite Ridge School | 15 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good |
School details
- School type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Willmott
- Phone
- 01189376847
- Address
- Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TS
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 147719
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.