SchoolScoresKennet Valley Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7YT
0118 941 4410 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Reading (West Berkshire) comparisons use the 3 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Reading (West Berkshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 3% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 83% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 22% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 1% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 28% | 76% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 1% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 18% | 56% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Reading (West Berkshire) figures pool parents at the Reading (West Berkshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 9 points above the West Berkshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Berkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 13.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 28th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 25 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Manor Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchend Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southcote Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorlands Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calcot Infant School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Calcot Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranikhet Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadow Park Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kennet Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Kennet Valley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kennet Valley Primary School?
42% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Kennet Valley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kennet Valley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Kennet Valley Primary School as their first choice for 24 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109898.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.