Thames Valley School
2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thames Valley School is a special school in Reading for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils are happy and motivated learners in this inclusive school. They are well known and supported by the staff here. They are clear about the adults they would go to if they had any concerns and know adults will get help if they need it. This means that pupils feel safe and have the support that helps them to learn. Pupils benefit from the high expectations that staff have for how well they will achieve. Due to this, pupils work hard and strive to achieve their best, which they do. This is a calm school community where pupils treat each other, and adults in the school, with respect. Pupils play and interact very well together during breaks and lunchtimes. Pupils' conduct is kind and courteous through the school. This means that social times are consistently positive and purposeful environments. During which, it is clear to see how warm and trusting the relationships are between pupils and staff. Sometimes, as a result of their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), a pupil may find their emotions difficult to manage. When this happens, adults in school skilfully support pupils to use effective strategies that help them to self-regulate.
What the school should improve
- There are changes to a small number of foundation subjects which are not yet embedded across the school. This means that pupils are not learning as well as they could across the entire curriculum. The school should ensure that all staff have the subject and pedagogical knowledge they need in all curriculum areas to ensure that pupils can build coherent knowledge effectively over time.
- The school is still refining the approach to careers education. Currently, pupils do not yet develop employability skills as well as they could. The school should now consider how it can create meaningful work experience opportunities, so that pupils are able to build these vital skills over time and be as ready as possible for life beyond school.
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll, with places for 78
Schools near Thames Valley School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Special School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Holy Brook School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Brookfields School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Haywards Farm School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Groveside School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools special
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Buley
- Phone
- 01189424750
- Address
- 2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 139728
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.