Ranikhet Academy
Reading, RG30 4ED · Reading · primary school
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35th of 37 primary schools in Reading we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 1,084 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ranikhet Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Football Centre Skills, Tilehurst Panthers FC, Barton Rovers, Berkshire Cricket Dyanmos, Reading Rockets Basketball, Apollo Gymnastics, Reading Rugby and Reading Hockey clubs. They also play tennis, athletics and netball, and visit Parliament House.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Ranikhet Academy
Overview
Ranikhet Academy is a primary school where leaders have established an ambitious curriculum and a supportive culture, resulting in pupils who feel safe and happy. While early years provision and inclusion are effective, the report identifies that pupils’ overall achievement, attendance, and behaviour consistency require further improvement to meet expected standards.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "sequenced logically" and "well-designed," helping pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Early years staff provide "high-quality interactions" and effective phonics teaching, ensuring children make a "successful start."
- Leaders identify additional needs quickly and use funding effectively to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, such as sports and creative arts, which develop their talents.
- Staff are described as "kind and caring," and parents appreciate how quickly issues are resolved.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching activities are adapted precisely for pupils needing additional support so they make "secure progress" in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff need to implement the behaviour policy "consistently well" so all pupils develop positive attitudes to learning.
- Leaders should strengthen the attendance strategy to improve pupils' rates of attendance, which remain below national averages.
- Pupils need to develop a "deeper knowledge" of the personal development programme to better prepare for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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