Ranikhet Academy

URN: 142072 • Reading RG30 4ED

Overview

Name
Ranikhet Academy
URN
142072
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
47.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louisa Sanghera (since 2025)
Telephone
01189375520
Website
Visit
Address
Spey Road, Reading RG30 4ED

Summary

Ranikhet Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Reading, with a current enrolment of 231 pupils and a capacity of 236. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a significant percentage of students (46.7%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.

The curriculum at Ranikhet Academy is designed to foster a love of learning through a variety of engaging activities and experiences. Recent highlights include educational trips, such as a visit to Parliament House, and participation in community challenges like Jamie Oliver’s Break A Record Challenge. The school also emphasizes the importance of celebrating student achievements across all year groups, showcasing their progress through regular updates on the school website.

Ranikhet Academy values strong communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates and information through newsletters and the school website. This approach ensures that families are actively involved in their children's education, reinforcing the school's ethos of collaboration and support.

Key details

LA
Reading
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
236
Pupils
231
Boys
114
Girls
117
FSM %
46.70
Open date
2015-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-05-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 231 114 117 236 46.70
2024-09-11 247 120 127 236 45.30
2023-09-11 214 93 121 236 51.10
2022-09-11 214 93 121 236 51.10
2021-09-11 212 95 117 236 49.20
2020-09-11 229 115 114 236 39.50

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