Ranikhet Academy

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 4ED
Phone 01189375520
Reference Number 142072

Ranikhet Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate to a good rating across all areas. The school promotes a nurturing environment where students feel safe, happy, and engaged in learning. Leaders and staff demonstrate a strong understanding of each pupil's needs, fostering a culture of respect and kindness. The focus on reading is evident, with effective phonics teaching and a love for literature being cultivated among pupils. The school's commitment to personal development is notable, with pupils actively participating in various extracurricular activities that enhance their well-being and social skills.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 231
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.35%
Girls: 50.65%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 46.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 43.7%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 28
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 14 16 30
2 16 10 26
3 13 15 28
4 12 17 29
5 13 11 24
6 10 20 30

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 26.8%
White, Other 12.6%
African 12.6%
Pakistani 10%
Asian, Other 8.7%
Indian 7.4%
Unclassified 5.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 3.9%
Mixed, Other 3.9%
White & Asian 2.2%
White & Black (African) 0.9%
Irish 0.4%
Caribbean 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 12 May 2021
Date Report
12 May 2021 Full inspection:
03 Feb 2021 Monitoring visit
17 Nov 2020 Monitoring visit
04 Mar 2020 Monitoring visit
18 Sep 2019 Monitoring visit
03 Apr 2019 Monitoring visit
11 Dec 2018 Full inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils feel safe, happy, and respected in a nurturing environment.
  • Effective phonics teaching helps develop confident readers.
  • Strong focus on personal development and mental health.
  • Increased engagement and attendance due to enjoyable learning.
  • Well-structured curriculum that meets children's needs in early years.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some staff require additional training in phonics delivery.
  • The wider curriculum is not yet at the same standard as core subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 103

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.8
Writing -1.2
Maths -1.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 9 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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