Compare Hamilton School and Thames Valley School and The Avenue Special School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Hamilton School (Not applicable) in Reading; Thames Valley School (Not applicable) in Reading; The Avenue Special School (Not applicable) in Reading — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hamilton School, Thames Valley School and The Avenue Special School. They are not applicable phase and academy special sponsor led, free schools special and academy special converter type located around Reading, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hamilton School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Hamilton School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–75–80%; spread across trusts such as Maiden Erlegh Trust and LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD..

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Attribute	Hamilton School RG1 5SG	Thames Valley School RG30 4BZ	The Avenue Special School RG30 4BZ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Reading Berkshire RG1 5SG	Reading Berkshire RG30 4BZ	Reading Berkshire RG30 4BZ
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Jun 2024	2 13 May 2024	2 27 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	64	78	249
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Maiden Erlegh Trust	LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.	Reading (870)
Website	www.hamilton-school.co.uk	www.thamesvalleyschool.org.uk	www.avenue.reading.sch.uk
Telephone	01189375524	01189424750	01183389038
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hamilton School

RG1 5SG

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5SG
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Maiden Erlegh Trust
Website: www.hamilton-school.co.uk
Telephone: 01189375524

Thames Valley School

RG30 4BZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG30 4BZ
Ofsted: 2 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Website: www.thamesvalleyschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01189424750

The Avenue Special School

RG30 4BZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG30 4BZ
Ofsted: 2 27 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Reading (870)
Website: www.avenue.reading.sch.uk
Telephone: 01183389038

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.