Thames Valley School vs King's Academy Prospect
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Thames Valley School
Reading
King's Academy Prospect
Reading
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Free schools special
Academy converter
Age Range
4–16
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Reading
Reading
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
78
1157
Capacity
78
1500
Occupancy
100%
77%
FSM %
48.7%
40.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Apr 2024
Oct 2022
Performance (2024)
Progress 8
-1.85
-
Attainment 8
17.5
39.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
20%
42.3%
KS2 Reading
63%
-
KS2 Maths
38%
-
KS2 Writing
38%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
D+
Points Per Entry
-
24.9
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C-
AAB+ %
-
5%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
62
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
15%
Degree course
-
55%
Any L4+ destination
-
60%
Apprenticeships
-
4%
Cohort size
-
47
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (42)
Business Studies (32)
Biology (30)
Sociology (30)
Sociology (26)
English Literature (26)
Economics (24)
Psychology (18)