The Holy Brook School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Holy Brook School is a special school in Reading for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 October 2014, report published 21 November 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

7 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

28 pupils on roll, with places for 32

Eligible for free school meals67.9%

67.9%, 41.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.1%

7.1%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Holy Brook School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Avenue Special School0.8 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Thames Valley School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Groveside School2 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
Hamilton School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 3.3
Brookfields School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Kay Charles
Address
145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3LJ
Local authority
Reading
URN
110193

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.