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King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.4 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 90% nationally. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a strong focus on EBacc entry, with 72% of pupils participating, and over half of students progress to university, although only a small percentage reach top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 72% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% 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%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.3%
White Other10.4%
Mixed Other9.1%
Asian Pakistani8.4%
Asian Indian6.4%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Other4.1%
Other4.0%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.44780, -1.01817 · RG30 4EX
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN136876
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kgaprospect.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Academy Prospect rated by Ofsted?
King's Academy Prospect was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is King's Academy Prospect a good school?
King's Academy Prospect scores 27.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 King's Academy Prospect in GCSEs?
King's Academy Prospect achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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