The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Gemma Jackson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 441m away
St Michael's Primary School
Primary · 652m away
Meadow Park Academy
Primary · 769m away
Wilson Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Thames Valley School
Free school · 1.0km away
The Avenue Special School
Academy · 1.0km away
Prospect School
Secondary · 1.1km away
King's Academy Prospect
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ranikhet Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ranikhet Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ranikhet Academy?
Ranikhet Academy currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ranikhet Academy take?
Ranikhet Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ranikhet Academy?
Ranikhet Academy is in Reading, RG30 4ED, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ranikhet Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ranikhet Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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