Kennet School Catchment Area
Kennet School is a academy converter secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1814 pupils, and a capacity of 1881 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,814
Pupils
1,881
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Kennet School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kennet School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Berkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →Kennet School — School Information
- Full address
- Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136647
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kennet School
Is Kennet School oversubscribed? ▾
Kennet School is operating close to its capacity of 1881 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Kennet School? ▾
Admission to Kennet School is managed by West Berkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Kennet School cover? ▾
Kennet School is a secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kennet School? ▾
Kennet School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.