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Kennet School
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- Thatcham RG19 4LL
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils produce work of exceptional quality and achieve highly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally positive but occasional off-task chatter disrupts learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well-trained in crafting high-quality responses.
Current Educational Practices: Thoughtfully designed training helps staff teach the curriculum effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff supported very well, but some inconsistency in behavior management.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have high regard for staff commitment to extracurricular opportunities.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback and updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents hold the school in high regard.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts with effective, rigorous challenge and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure continuous improvement through ambitious actions.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; high standards of conduct expected.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Impressive pastoral care and well-being support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of activities like coding, sports, and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enthusiastically take up extracurricular opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students succeed in their chosen paths.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are supported extremely well, achieving high standards.
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Kennet School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 1855 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 48% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.40% | - | 15.80% |
| 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 49.9 | 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 | 48% | 25.71% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 38.24% | 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 | 40% | 24.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 2.9 | 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 | 97% | 95.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 19.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 42.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 23.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.33% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 56% | 30.9% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.5% | 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 | 51% | 20.7% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 11.8% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 15.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 3.09 | 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 | 97% | 96.83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 276 | 143 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 93.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 19.58% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 46.42% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 4.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 22.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.75% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 46.9 | 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 | 38% 10 | 24.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 10 | 35.29% | 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 | 68% | 25.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 8 | 11.14% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 11 | 16.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.7 | 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 | 98% | 96.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.55% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 20.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 23.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.09% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.91% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 48% 2 | 24.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 35.85% | 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 | 68% | 22.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 7 | 11.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 4 | 15.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.62 | 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 | 96% | 85.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 283 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 68.45% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 18.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 37.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.27% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 46% | 23.21% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 33.42% | 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 | 66% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 13.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 15.05% | 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 | 98% | 97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 280 | 147 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 75.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 21.7% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 42.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.4% | 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 | 34.87 | 30.84 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.75 | 30.84 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.40% | 13.61% | 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 | 155 | 134 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 49.56% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 30.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.89% | 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 | 37.23 | 35.84 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.93 | 36.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 19.52% | 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 | 173 | 140 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 50% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 5.22% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 30.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.78% | 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 | 32.61 1 | 31.16 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.21 2 | 31.87 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.8% | 16.82% | 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 | 170 | 158 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 47.38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 32.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.13% | 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 | 31.14 2 | 32.39 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.29 5 | 33.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.1% | 16.76% | 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 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 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 | 33.99 | 31.78 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.9 | 32.67 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.0% | 13.81% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 32.63% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 30% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kennet School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1