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Kennet School

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Kennet School

Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL

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Pupils
1,814
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.0%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.3%
Basics 9-5
45.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.2%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
22.0%
EBacc 9-4
31.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.33
A*-A Grades
24.3%
A*-B Grades
52.2%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 201 students entered

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About Kennet School

Kennet School is a secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 1,814 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kennet School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. May 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kennet School

What is Kennet School's Ofsted rating?
Kennet School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Kennet School's latest exam results?
Kennet School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kennet School located?
Kennet School is a secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire (RG19 4LL).
How many pupils attend Kennet School?
Kennet School has around 1,814 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kennet School with other schools?
View Kennet School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Berkshire.