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Kennet School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,880 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | Trinity School | |
| 3.7 | St Bartholomew's School | |
| 4.2 | Park House School | |
| 4.4 | The Hurst School | |
| 4.8 | The Clere School | |
| 7.4 | Theale Green School | |
| 7.7 | The Willink School | |
| 7.7 | The Downs School | |
| 9.1 | Little Heath School | |
| 9.6 | Denefield School | |
| 10.4 | Everest Community Academy | |
| 10.4 | King's Academy Prospect |
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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: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
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: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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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