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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students truly excel in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour and impeccable manners.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers engage in research and source relevant training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use expert subject knowledge to plan high-standard lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Highly dedicated team supports all pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in enrichment and leadership opportunities.
Communication: Effective communication about progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Secure, trusting relationships ensuring concerns are addressed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership promotes awareness and increases disadvantaged pupils鈥� numbers.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding with regular training.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� welfare and safety are top priorities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of enrichment and leadership opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support in balancing academic and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-equipped outdoor facilities including sports clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice helping pupils plan next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong support for new sixth form students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well-supported academically and emotionally.
Subjects Offered: First-class education across a range of subjects.
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Kendrick School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 903 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Kendrick School is a selective girls' school for ages 11 to 18 that has academy status.
As one of the top public schools in the nation and a centre of excellence for the education of girls, Kendrick has an excellent history of attaining the highest academic standards and standards of excellence.
At the core of Kendrick is a passion of learning, with a focus on excellent instruction.
Students are intelligent, eager, inquisitive, and passionate about learning.
Kendrick currently oversees the Science Leadership Partnership in the South East of England, which offers assistance and knowledge to schools in the science-teaching process.
Students at Kendrick benefit from a comprehensive and varied extracurricular education in addition to the formal curriculum.
The House System offers opportunity for healthy competition through a number of yearly house events that are important school year activities.
In order to support this important component of the school's community, the Head Girl Team and House Captains organise many of the House events.
The active student leadership group known as School Council advocates for and promotes change for the students.
The excellent Kendrick community spirit and the Kendrick Pledge serve as the foundation for everything that happens there. Staff and students get along well; they both offer freely of their time and are grateful for the students' passion and attention.
At Kendrick, every day is active, pleasant, and fun.
My mission as the Headteacher of Kendrick is to guide, uplift, and improve the lives of girls and young women.
I have a strong commitment to the education of girls and am aware that Kendrick School offers its children the greatest possible education.
My pledge to the school is to uphold the fundamental principles upon which it is built, to further the school's quality, and to always seize opportunities to ensure its future.
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As one of the top public schools in the nation and a centre of excellence for the education of girls, Kendrick has an excellent history of attaining the highest academic standards and standards of excellence.
At the core of Kendrick is a passion of learning, with a focus on excellent instruction.
Students are intelligent, eager, inquisitive, and passionate about learning.
Kendrick currently oversees the Science Leadership Partnership in the South East of England, which offers assistance and knowledge to schools in the science-teaching process.
Students at Kendrick benefit from a comprehensive and varied extracurricular education in addition to the formal curriculum.
The House System offers opportunity for healthy competition through a number of yearly house events that are important school year activities.
In order to support this important component of the school's community, the Head Girl Team and House Captains organise many of the House events.
The active student leadership group known as School Council advocates for and promotes change for the students.
The excellent Kendrick community spirit and the Kendrick Pledge serve as the foundation for everything that happens there. Staff and students get along well; they both offer freely of their time and are grateful for the students' passion and attention.
At Kendrick, every day is active, pleasant, and fun.
My mission as the Headteacher of Kendrick is to guide, uplift, and improve the lives of girls and young women.
I have a strong commitment to the education of girls and am aware that Kendrick School offers its children the greatest possible education.
My pledge to the school is to uphold the fundamental principles upon which it is built, to further the school's quality, and to always seize opportunities to ensure its future.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 7.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 100% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 56.90% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 84.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 37.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 94% | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 90% | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.29 | 3.21 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 86.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 38.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 92% | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.51 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 84.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 31.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 95% 1 | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 95% 2 | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.32 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 86% | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 8% | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 82.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 30.72% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 96% 6 | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 97% 7 | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.13 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 78.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 35.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 90% | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 90% | 17.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.77 | 30.19 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.55 | 30.34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 56.90% | 22.03% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 140 | 109 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 62.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 49.63 | 35.6 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 49.47 | 32.66 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 69.6% | 25.67% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 128 | 100 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.5% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.27 3 | 35.85 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.71 4 | 32.96 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 50.0% | 20.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 125 | 113 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 63.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 7.17% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.33 4 | 36.48 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 48.16 4 | 35.9 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 62.2% | 29.05% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 8.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 12.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.4 | 29.29 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.69 | 29.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 48.8% | 18.43% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 18.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kendrick School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
