West Berkshire has 11 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 5 were outstanding or exceptional and 82% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 24 Feb 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 5 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Farm School | Outstanding | 12 Dec 2024 | RG7 |
| Mary Hare School for the Deaf | Outstanding | 15 Jan 2026 | RG14 |
| Priors Court School | Outstanding | 13 Feb 2025 | RG18 |
| The Castle School | Outstanding | 15 Jan 2019 | RG14 |
| The Grange School | Outstanding | 28 Nov 2024 | RG19 |
| Engaging Potential | Good | 14 Nov 2024 | RG14 |
| Mary Hare School | Good | 30 Jun 2016 | RG14 |
| Northcroft Vocational School | Strong | 24 Feb 2026 | RG14 |
| Oaklands School | Good | 6 Jun 2024 | RG17 |
| The Mile House Therapeutic School | Requires improvement | 3 Jul 2025 | RG7 |
| New Barn School | Inadequate | 18 Sept 2025 | RG20 |