Kendrick School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address London Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5BN
Phone 01189015859
Reference Number 136448

Kendrick School has performed exceptionally well in its first Ofsted inspection, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school exemplifies high academic standards and a commitment to holistic education, as evidenced by its vibrant community where pupils thrive academically and personally. The leadership team is passionate about both academic success and the personal development of students, creating an inclusive environment that promotes values such as kindness, respect, and justice.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 934
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 22.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 20.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown 128 128
8 Unknown 128 128
9 Unknown 128 128
10 Unknown 129 129
11 Unknown 128 128
12 Unknown 146 146
13 Unknown 147 147

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
Indian 47.6%
White, British 11%
Pakistani 7.9%
Asian, Other 7.5%
Chinese 7.4%
White, Other 4.8%
White & Asian 3.6%
African 3.6%
Mixed, Other 1.7%
Unclassified 1.1%
White & Black (African) 0.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Sixth Form Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 08 Nov 2022
Date Report
08 Nov 2022 School inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
24 Jan 2011 Curriculum and development visit
24 Jan 2011 Curriculum and development visit
Previously as Kendrick School
24 Jan 2011 Curriculum and development visit
09 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
09 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
09 Jan 2008 Curriculum and development visit
09 Jan 2008 Curriculum and development visit
19 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
19 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
08 May 2000 Full inspection
08 May 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Outstanding quality of education across all subjects.
  • Exceptional leadership and management driving high aspirations.
  • Strong commitment to personal development and wellbeing.
  • Impeccable behaviour and manners among pupils.
  • Rich and ambitious curriculum with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
  • High levels of attendance and punctuality.
  • Effective support systems for pupils with SEND.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
84

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 100%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 100%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 44.55
Average Points (best 3) 44.73

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B+ B- C+
Average Grade (best 3) B+ B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 51.4%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 61 4
Third Preference 24 0
From another Local Authority 273 78

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Destinations after GCSE's

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