The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Ms Deirdre Devine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kennet Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kennet Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kennet Valley Primary School?
Kennet Valley Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kennet Valley Primary School take?
Kennet Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kennet Valley Primary School?
Kennet Valley Primary School is in Reading, RG31 7YT, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kennet Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kennet Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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