Located in Bracknell, Kennel Lane School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Kennel Lane School currently has around 198 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.7% boys and 27.3% girls. Around 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kennel Lane, Bracknell, RG42 2EX |
| Website: | http://www.kennellaneschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01344483872 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bracknell Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jennifer Baker (Gibson) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150388 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/11/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 198 |
| Number of Pupils: | 198 |
| Number of Boys: | 144 |
| Number of Girls: | 54 |
| White British | 62.60% | 124 |
| Other White | 7.60% | 15 |
| African | 5.10% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 5.10% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 6 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfield Church of England Primary School Sopwith Road , RG42 6BR | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Junior School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Infant and Nursery School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.