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Bishopswood School

Inadequategraded 16/11/2021Ages 2–1674 pupils
Reading, RG4 9RH
Oxfordshire

Bishopswood School is a school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Reading, within the Oxfordshire local authority. The school has around 74 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 16/11/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing schools in Reading can view Bishopswood School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Reading (RG4 9RH), Bishopswood School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionInadequate

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 16/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake52.1%
Free school meals52.1%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language30.1%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.6%
Attendance87.6%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher8.8
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence38.4%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in ReadingSee the full area report for RG4 9RH