Kennet School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stoney Lane Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4LL |
| Phone | 01635862121 |
| Reference Number | 136647 |
Kennet School continues to perform well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating since its last inspection, which was labeled 'Outstanding'. It is part of the Equinox Learning Trust, adding a collaborative element to its management. The school offers a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its diverse student body, supported by a strong emphasis on personal development and pastoral care. Students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thrive academically and socially, showcasing high-quality work and engaged learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1814 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.94%
Girls: 49.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 159 | 141 | 300 |
| 8 | 144 | 151 | 295 |
| 9 | 151 | 144 | 295 |
| 10 | 143 | 148 | 291 |
| 11 | 152 | 145 | 297 |
| 12 | 104 | 77 | 181 |
| 13 | 71 | 84 | 155 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.3% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Kennet School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong inclusive environment that understands pupils as individuals.
- Extensive range of extra-curricular activities fostering community.
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND.
- Impressive approach to reading that develops confident readers.
- Effective pastoral care and personal development programs.
- High standards of pupils' conduct and positive school culture.
- Thoughtfully designed training for staff enhancing teaching quality.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behavior management policies by some staff.
- Occasional disruption to learning from off-task behavior.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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 | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.49 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.94 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 74 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 3 |
Previous Years
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