SchoolScoresKing's Academy Prospect
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EX
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 October 2022.
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 | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
205 pupils in this year group.
29% — 22 points below the Reading average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% | 51% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 36.8 | 50.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
171 pupils in this year group.
89% — 4 points below the Reading average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
62 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 40% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 28% | 60% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 24.9 | 37.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 159 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 21 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 16 | 0% | 13% | 16% |
| Biology | 15 | 0% | 13% | 27% |
| English Literature | 13 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Sociology | 13 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Economics | 12 | 0% | 17% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Physics | 9 | 0% | 11% | 31% |
| Mathematics | 8 | 0% | 25% | 40% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Art and Design | 6 | 17% | 17% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Arabic, Design and Technology (Product Design), History, Geography, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Urdu.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
54 students in this year group.
78% — 8 points below the Reading average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 78% | 86% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 22% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
48 students in this year group.
52% — 23 points below the Reading average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 52% | 75% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 40% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 56% | 52% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Reading. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 145 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 104 |
| Of those, offered a place | 104 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 311 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
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 for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.7% | 23.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 12.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.2% | 32.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.9% | 21.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.7 | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 7% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Reading. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- The WREN School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- River Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Little Heath School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Denefield School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kendrick School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Deenway Montessori School 2.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- The Abbey School Reading 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 50% A*/A at A level
- Reading Girls' School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is King's Academy Prospect's Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Prospect was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2022.
How did King's Academy Prospect do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.
Is King's Academy Prospect oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 104 families put King's Academy Prospect as their first choice for 145 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 104 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 136876.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.