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Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham RG19 4LL
Kennet School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,860 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

Provision for special educational needs
 Hearing impairment  Physical disability
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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