The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 171 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,260
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 38.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr David Littlemore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmProspect School
Secondary · Very close
St Michael's Primary School
Primary · 558m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 664m away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 679m away
The Holy Brook School
Special school · 679m away
Churchend Primary Academy
Primary · 761m away
Thames Valley School
Free school · 833m away
The Avenue Special School
Academy · 834m away
Questions parents ask
Is King's Academy Prospect a selective school?
No. King's Academy Prospect is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King's Academy Prospect's Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Prospect was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Academy Prospect?
King's Academy Prospect currently has 1,260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Academy Prospect take?
King's Academy Prospect caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King's Academy Prospect?
King's Academy Prospect is in Reading, RG30 4EX, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Academy Prospect have a sixth form?
Yes, King's Academy Prospect has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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