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Kennet Valley Primary School

West Berkshire, RG31 7YTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,844
of 13,686 nationally

About Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary in West Berkshire, currently home to 200 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse intake than some of its local peers. Demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 50 applications for just 27 places, with all 27 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.85 to 1 means competition for places is real, and families living further from the school gates should check the admissions criteria carefully. The school has no religious character and no nursery provision, so entry begins at Reception. Deirdre Devine is the headteacher, and the school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 7YT
HeadteacherDeirdre Devine
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity200 / 210 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningArt ClubBook ClubFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.