The Avenue Special School

The Avenue Special School, located in Reading, Berkshire, is a mixed-gender academy special converter serving a diverse age range of 2 to 19 years. With a capacity for 249 students, the school currently enrolls approximately 246 pupils. Situated in an urban setting, the school caters specifically to children with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). As a special needs academy, The Avenue does not have a specific catchment area but works closely with local authorities to accommodate students with EHCPs (Education and Health Care Plans). The school is renowned for its commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with severe learning difficulties, PMLD, autism, and other complex needs. The motto of The Avenue School focuses on the principles of 'Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy' (PACE), positioning itself as a place of learning where individual needs are met with sensitivity and expertise.