King's Academy Prospect

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

King's Academy Prospect is a secondary school in Reading for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 18th of 19 secondary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 29 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

205 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score36.8

36.8, 9.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths29.3%

29.3%, 16.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths47.3%

47.3%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc71.7%

71.7%, 31.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.43

3.43, 0.66 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

62 students

Average point score per A level entry24.94

24.94, 10.06 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,157 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals37.1%

37.1%, 10.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.3%

37.3%, 15.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.4%

11.4%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near King's Academy Prospect

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.0
The WREN School	0.8 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 44.8
River Academy	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Little Heath School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 48.2
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 58.0

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr David Littlemore
Phone: 01189590466
Website: kgaprospect.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EX
Local authority: Reading
URN: 136876

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.