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King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4EX
King's Academy Prospect is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,220 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Sixth form.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Provision for special educational needs
 Moderate learning difficulty
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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