Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a very small independent school, with around 20 pupils across the 11 to 17 age range. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger independents and allows close attention to each young person. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school good overall, with personal development also rated good and all compliance standards met. Led by Ms Michelle Masters, it is a mixed, non-denominational day school in Reading.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded a good rating overall, indicating sound provision across the secondary years. With so few pupils on roll, teaching can be highly individualised, an approach that suits learners who benefit from a more personal and supportive setting.
Head · Ms Michelle Masters
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, nurturing day school where personal development is recognised as a real strength. Best suited to families seeking close support rather than the scale of a large independent.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.