Kennet Valley Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Kennet Valley Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Berkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Kennet Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deirdre Devine, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12844th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 57 in West Berkshire.
Kennet Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Kennet Valley Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (51 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kennet Valley Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Art Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, Kennet Valley Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Carters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 7YT |
| Headteacher | Deirdre Devine |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12844th of 13,686
Nationally
1908th of 2,034
In South East
52nd of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
37%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
51 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kennet Valley Primary School
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Contact Information
Carters Rise, Reading
West Berkshire, RG31 7YT
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