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Kennet School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Grace Rigg

corporate_fareEQUINOX LEARNING TRUST

location_onThatcham, RG19 4LL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,877

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Attainment 8

46.5

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GCSE Rank

#6 in West Berkshire

#1,462 of 3,216 nationally

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Kennet School is a Academy converter secondary school in Thatcham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kennet School is an academy converter in Thatcham, West Berkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,814 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing the school #6 in West Berkshire and #1,462 of 3,216 nationally. 45.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 52.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

45.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.0%

Entering EBacc42.20%

EBacc APS4.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.00%

EBacc APS4.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.18

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.58

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

140

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.8%

Achieving A*–A24.3%

Achieving A*–B52.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate81.4%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

113

Retention rate94.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

128

Retention rate97.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

118

Retention rate97.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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01 November 2022

Inspection Report

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13 June 2017

Inspection Report

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11 May 2016

Inspection Report

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05 February 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-06-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-05-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-02-05

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(62 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,814 pupils. During this period, there were 171 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,814	171	9.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,831	218	11.9%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,837	166	9.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,855	203	10.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,855	227	12.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,860	173	9.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,877	121	6.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,878	190	10.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,846	100	5.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,860	70	3.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,877	118	6.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,813	62	3.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,815	13	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,818	74	4.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,797	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,797	34	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,813	48	2.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,779	17	1.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,786	34	1.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,810	35	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,746	29	1.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,757	13	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,760	29	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,713	23	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,732	34	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,743	24	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 75 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 61 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Physical Disability 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree49%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree27%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree27%

disagree27%

strongly disagree18%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree50%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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