Ranikhet Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Reading. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ranikhet Academy.

Reading, RG304ED Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
12 May 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading, RG304ED
Phone
1189375520
Website
ranikhetacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142072
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4ED
Website
www.ranikhetacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
247
Free School Meals
48.3% (119 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
247 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Proud to Belong"

Teamwork Resilience Appreciation Curiosity Kindness

RE is taught as a statutory subject following the Pan-Berkshire Agreed Syllabus; Christianity plus at least one other religion; Discovery RE used to support resources and this scheme aligns with the Pan Berkshire Syllabus for RE.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Gemma Jackson welcomes visitors and outlines Ranikhet Academy as a REAch2 primary with TRACK values, a positive, inclusive culture, and a focus on foundational reading, writing and maths and a bespoke curriculum.

Facilities

Sports hall Extensive grounds Full-size all-weather pitch Sports courts

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage) National Curriculum content for KS1 and KS2 with subject overviews 11 Before 11 programme and opportunities beyond the usual curriculum Reading for pleasure: take-home books, Little Wandle phonics, Accelerated Reader, Reading Spine Computing: NCCE Curriculum; Language Angels for Spanish; Education for a Connected World Mathematics: NCETM and White Rose progression; emphasis on reasoning; use of manipulatives PE: sport within a dedicated sports hall and grounds; The PE Hub Science: enquiry-based learning with climate change and sustainability focus

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care (Breakfast and After School Club) available.

SEND Provision

SEND Local Offer provided on Reading Directory; includes SEND Policy and SEND Information Report; supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery places offered (15 hours/week and 30 hours/week for eligible families); Admissions for Reception–Year 6 allocated via Reading Borough Council; In-year admissions process; school tours by appointment; mandatory ID checks for joining pupils.

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