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Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.7 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,814
Capacity
1,881
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% nationally. Parent satisfaction is strong, and 61% of students progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. However, only 66% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.5 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 42% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 156 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
White Other7.7%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.40174, -1.24868 · RG19 4LL
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN136647
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kennetschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kennet School rated by Ofsted?
Kennet School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Kennet School a good school?
Kennet School scores 75.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kennet School in GCSEs?
Kennet School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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