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King's Academy Prospect

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

personMr David Littlemore

corporate_fareKING'S GROUP ACADEMIES

location_onReading, RG30 4EX

language Visit Website phone 1189590466

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,037

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Attainment 8

36.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Reading

#2,891 of 3,216 nationally

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King's Academy Prospect is a Academy converter secondary school in Reading, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

King's Academy Prospect is an academy converter in Reading, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 1,260 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8, placing the school #9 in Reading and #2,891 of 3,216 nationally. 29.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 28.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.22 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.8 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

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

29.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.5%

Entering EBacc71.70%

EBacc APS3.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.90%

EBacc APS3.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS2.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.21

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS3.3

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.11

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.9%

Achieving A*–A8.8%

Achieving A*–B28.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.6%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate92.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.50%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate89.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 October 2022

Inspection Report

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01 July 2021

Inspection Report

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16 March 2021

Inspection Report

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19 November 2020

Inspection Report

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30 April 2019

Inspection Report

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10 July 2018

Inspection Report

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29 September 2016

Inspection Report

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05 May 2015

Inspection Report

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21 January 2015

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-10-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-04-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-07-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-29

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-01-21

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

7.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,260 pupils. During this period, there were 88 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.0%, which is below 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)	1,260	88	7.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,244	132	10.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,238	92	7.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,217	86	7.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,182	62	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,082	122	11.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,037	121	11.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,015	121	11.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,012	102	10.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	980	99	10.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	973	111	11.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,022	70	6.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,023	46	4.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,027	192	18.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,047	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,047	96	9.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,049	119	11.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,041	43	4.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,044	62	5.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,059	63	5.9%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,150	72	6.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,157	53	4.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,165	58	5.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,282	99	7.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,278	107	8.4%	3.3%	6
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,274	149	11.7%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 70 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree17%

agree45%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree9%

agree43%

disagree29%

strongly disagree19%

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

strongly agree28%

agree17%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

don't know7%

not applicable17%

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

yes17%

no83%

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

strongly agree10%

agree40%

disagree40%

strongly disagree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know16%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree36%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know12%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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