Kennet School

About Kennet School

Kennet School is an academy converter in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,814 pupils on roll. It is part of EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 (2025/26). 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Berkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,814 / 1,881 (96%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Stoney Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4LL

Phone

01635862121

Executive Head

Max Gayler

Website

www.kennetschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kennet School?

Kennet School is an academy converter in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Kennet School have?

Kennet School has 1,814 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kennet School's Ofsted rating?

Kennet School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does Kennet School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kennet School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.

Is Kennet School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kennet School is part of EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Kennet School?

Kennet School is located at Stoney Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4LL.