Kennet School

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Thatcham, RG194LL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.8%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stoney Lane
Thatcham, RG194LL
Phone
1635862121
Website
kennetschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136647
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
Website
www.kennetschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1881 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,855
Free School Meals
17.6% (326 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (70 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
Ebacc English:
96.3%
Ebacc Entry:
27.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
74.9%
Ebacc Languages:
52.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.15
Progress 8 Range:
-0.01 to 0.31
University Progression:
44.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
179 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.8 (+16.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.5 (+8.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.15 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
116 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
232
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,855 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence through Endeavour"

The school promotes British Values (Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance) and is committed to equal opportunities within a multicultural, multi-faith community.

Head Teacher's Message

At Kennet School we believe in the power of a good education to transform lives through a traditional, well-rounded school experience. The motto Excellence through Endeavour reflects our focus on character and academic achievement, with a supportive staff and a strong sense of community.

Facilities

Main Hall School Gym Theatre Studio (D3) Classrooms IT Classrooms The School Library The Learning Hub Nourish Coffee Shop

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before school breakfast co-curricular clubs run 8:00–8:45; After school clubs run from 3:35–4:45, with Period 5 available for Key Stage 4 and 5 pupils; Homework/StudyPlus available as an after-school support option.

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