Where best to live in Reading/Wokingham with 3 older children?

[JustKerry]

Can anyone help shed some light on this subject? We are looking to move to Reading/Wokingham but really don't know the areas at all. I have 3 children aged 12, 8 & 7. The schools are the biggest area of concern for me, mainly secondary as my daughter has mild Autism, which means she will require a little help from learning support.

We are due to come and have a look see in a few weeks but wondered if there were any specific areas we should aim for or avoid?
Any info would be appreciated.
TIA

[ohnoyou]

If you're looking at Reading I would aim for Caversham. There are 2 secondary schools both good. Highdown is in Caversham, it is a large school with good facilities. Chiltern edge is in Sonning Common but Reading provides a free bus service. Chiltern edge is a much smaller school which offers excellent pastoral and learning support.
I don't know very much about Wokingham schools, so hopefully someone else will be able to advise.

[littlecupcake]

Lower Earley is between Reading and Wokingham. Maiden Erleigh is a good secondary school.

[SevenAteNine]

I'd second Caversham, or if you prefer to live somewhere smaller, perhaps Sonning Common.

Chiltern Edge and Highdown are both good schools.

[JustKerry]

Thanks for the details. We're over in a couple of weeks so will definitely take a look around at these areas.

[DrElizabethPlimpton]

I second Sonning common. Bishopswood special school is co located in the Sonning common primary site and Chiltern edge school site - as well as Valley road nursery. They work closely with the main stream schools - so although your DC might not be a Bishopswood pupil, they can get some support where necessary.

Best of luck. South Oxfordshire is a lovely place to live so do give it some thought.