Bishopswood School is a sixth form special school in Reading, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 74 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 32.6%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.4%.
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Bishopswood School has an overall absence rate of 12.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bishopswood School is 32.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bishopswood School has 74 pupils on roll.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Bishopswood School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bishopswood School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bishopswood School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
22/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
17/mo
77% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Reading area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.