Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Reading, RG10 9UXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Reading for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. It ranks 59th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2024, report published 15 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
The parent who described Knowl Hill as 'a wonderful and nurturing school that is creating a fantastic environment for our children to learn and develop' was spot on. Pupils' affection for, and appreciation of, the school is tangible in the eager way they come into school and settle quickly to purposeful early morning activities. The easily remembered school rules of 'be respectful, be responsible, be safe' set the tone for daily life. Behaviour in class and around school is impressive. The school's ambition that pupils will 'learn to love, achieve and succeed' is realised. Making space for reflection each day helps pupils to manage their feelings about themselves and others. Taking the time to explore, one by one, key values such as perseverance, truthfulness and service encourages pupils' mature self-awareness, compassion and moral purpose. They are adamant, as one put it, that 'no matter how you look or act you will be welcomed kindly and will not have to work hard to fit in'. Pupils' academic development is equally well thought through. They achieve well. The curriculum has been meticulously reviewed and designed to build learning systematically from Reception upwards. Shrewd use of visits, visitors and themed weeks brings learning to life and broadens pupils' horizons.
What the school should improve
- The ambitious curriculum thinking is not fully realised in practice because sometimes teaching does not take sufficient account of pupils' prior learning. Pupils do not, therefore, learn as well as they might at times. The school should ensure that staff have the knowledge, confidence and support to adapt intended sequences of teaching as needed.
- Activities designed to help pupils revisit and remember past learning are still developing. Pupils cannot always bring important content to mind easily. The school should review how it can better support pupils to retain and recall key knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
129 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| White Waltham CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Robert Piggott CofE Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodlands Park Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 20% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASHLEY HILL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Nichole Bourner
- Phone
- 01628822584
- Address
- Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Reading, RG10 9UX
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- URN
- 141295
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.