King's Academy Prospect
URN: 136876 • Reading RG30 4EX
Overview
- Name
- King's Academy Prospect
- URN
- 136876
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Littlemore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189590466
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cockney Hill, Reading RG30 4EX
Summary
King's Academy Prospect is a mixed secondary academy located in Reading, with a current enrolment of 1,260 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, with a diverse student body representing over 40 countries. The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher David Littlemore and Head of School Mary Morris, emphasizes the core values of Honesty, Faith, and Courage, aiming to create a supportive community where every student can thrive.
The curriculum at King's Academy Prospect is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on raising academic attainment and enabling students to reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance learning beyond the classroom, aligning with their ethos of "Aspire, Believe, Achieve."
King's Academy Prospect is committed to the safety and well-being of its students, with a strong focus on supporting those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school has received positive recognition from Ofsted, being rated as "Good" overall with "Outstanding" leadership and management, reflecting its dedication to providing a high-quality educational experience.
The curriculum at King's Academy Prospect is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on raising academic attainment and enabling students to reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance learning beyond the classroom, aligning with their ethos of "Aspire, Believe, Achieve."
King's Academy Prospect is committed to the safety and well-being of its students, with a strong focus on supporting those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school has received positive recognition from Ofsted, being rated as "Good" overall with "Outstanding" leadership and management, reflecting its dedication to providing a high-quality educational experience.
Useful links
- SEN/D (sen)
- Year 11 parents and students...please join us for our study support sessions to ensure that you get the most out of Year 11 and are properly prepared for your GCSEs next summer. We're running three sessions before half term: Monday 6th October 6pm ONLINE (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Ofsted Inspection October 2022 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Year 6 Transition and In-Year Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Reading
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1260
- Boys
- 667
- Girls
- 593
- FSM %
- 38.10
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1260 | 667 | 593 | 1500 | 38.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1217 | 653 | 564 | 1500 | 35.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 980 | 549 | 431 | 1700 | 30.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 980 | 549 | 431 | 1700 | 30.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1023 | 572 | 451 | 1700 | 28.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1047 | 594 | 453 | 1700 | 25.50 |
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