Ranikhet Academy, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ranikhet Academy creates a warm, caring environment where children feel safe and happy. The school excels at identifying children's needs early and providing tailored support, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils. Teachers deliver an effective phonics programme and create purposeful learning experiences enriched with a wide range of clubs and activities.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics programme and reading focus helps pupils develop strong literacy skills early on
- Leaders quickly identify additional needs and provide well-matched support for vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Early years provision is strong with high-quality interactions and clear routines that help children settle and develop independence
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attainment in national tests is below national averages and improvements have not been swift enough
- Some classroom activities are not consistently matched to individual pupil needs, causing some pupils to struggle
- Attendance remains a concern - too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
cooking club, sports activities with specialist coaches, swimming lessons, water safety, after-school physical and creative arts clubs (origami, crochet), football, singing, 'worry warriors' group, peer reading opportunities
Ranikhet Academy is an expected standard school where children make a successful start to their early education and feel safe and happy. However, pupils' overall achievement is below national averages and has not improved quickly enough despite leaders' recent efforts.
At a Glance
51.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 66% to 54%. Maths has declined from 63% to 58%. Writing has declined from 77% to 62%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
205 pupils
236 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - Reading
Places available
2,106
Applications
1,778
Got 1st preference
94.3%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Reading (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.05064%
Overall absence
23.88889%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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