Open Other Secondary Mixed

Kennet School

Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
Part of: EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Kennet School
Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1,814 Pupils
1,881 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.00% FSM %
924 Boys
890 Girls
About Kennet School

Kennet School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Thatcham, West Berkshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,814 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,881. Current headteacher: Grace Rigg.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Newbury
Ward Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033365
URN 136647
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Graham Curren Chair of Local Governing Body 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Colin Barker Local Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Bartholomew Local Governor 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Leanette Bateman Local Governor 27/09/2022 26/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Revd Mark Bennet Local Governor 18/02/2017 25/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Biggs Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jon Carroll Local Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Collins Local Governor 20/10/2021 19/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Philip Davis Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emily Evans Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Grace Rigg Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Judith Wilson Local Governor 16/12/2024 15/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Francis Baily Primary School
0.25 km • Thatcham
Other
Spurcroft Primary School
0.57 km • Thatcham
Other
The Grange School
0.77 km • Thatcham
Other
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
0.94 km • Thatcham
Other
Whitelands Park Primary School
1.41 km • Thatcham
Other
Parsons Down Infant School
1.82 km • Thatcham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kennet School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Thatcham, West Berkshire.
Kennet School has 1,814 pupils, with a capacity of 1,881.
Kennet School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Kennet School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Head at Kennet School is Ms Grace Rigg.
Kennet School is at Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Kennet School: Has a sixth form.
Kennet School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head
Ms Grace Rigg
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
01635862121
www.kennetschool.co.uk
Location
RG19 4LL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136647
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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