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Kennet House Captains Take the Lead in Sold-Out House Performing Arts Competition

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:57:01 GMT

Kennet School's House Captains led an evening of dance and drama for a sold-out audience, with St David House taking the overall title in this year's House Performing Arts competition.

Kennet School Wins National Award for Inclusive Sport

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:51:21 GMT

Kennet’s commitment to inclusive sport has earned national recognition, with a Lord’s Taverners ‘Inspire’ Award celebrating how table cricket is opening up opportunities for pupils.

Kennet Sixth Form Celebrates T Level Success with Students and Employer Partners

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:29:02 GMT

Kennet Sixth Form celebrated the success of its T Level students and thanked the local employers whose partnerships and industry placements help prepare them for their future careers.

Kennet School Celebrates Outstanding Year as PTAC Raised Almost £35,000

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:28:40 GMT

Kennet School’s PTAC raised an incredible £34,851.88 during 2025–26, thanks to its dedicated volunteers!

Kennet Celebrates Fantastic GCSE Results

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:28:16 GMT

Kennet is delighted with a fantastic set of GCSE results and proud of the endeavour and determination demonstrated by our pupils.

Celebrating Excellent Student Success

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:43:33 GMT

Kennet celebrates another exceptional year of A Level and T Level results, with students achieving record outcomes for the second consecutive year.

Pupils Flourish on Unforgettable Cambodia Expedition

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:26:23 GMT

Kennet pupils have returned from a life-changing four-week expedition to Cambodia.

Kennet Celebrates Third Platinum Artsmark Award

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:39:31 GMT

The award recognises Kennet's long-standing commitment to high-quality arts education.

Months of Dedication Bring Billy Elliot to Life

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:58:46 GMT

Kennet School's annual summer musical brought together pupils from across the school to stage an ambitious production of Billy Elliot.

Kennet's Sports Personality of the Year 2026

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:07:23 GMT

Kennet's annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards Evening celebrated pupil who have excelled in sport.

Kennet Games Returns for a Day of Inclusive Sport

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:07:54 GMT

Pupils from across the local area came together for a day of inclusive sport, teamwork and shared experiences.

Kennet Celebrates Pupil Success at Thatcham Community Awards

Wed, 6 May 2026 10:54:03 GMT

Kennet School pupils and initiatives were recognised at this year's Thatcham Community Awards, celebrating achievement and community impact.

Outstanding Results in National Chemistry Olympiad

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:08:56 GMT

Students at our school are celebrating exceptional success in this year’s Chemistry Olympiad.

Gold Class Drama at Kennet School

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:54:46 GMT

Kennet School is delighted to announce that it has retained its ‘Gold Shakespeare School’ status.

Kennet Turns the Page on Another Successful BookFest

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:10:00 GMT

Kennet's annual BookFest, a month-long celebration of reading, creativity and storytelling across the school, returns.

Mr Gayler Appointed Acting Headteacher

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:10:29 GMT

Kennet School is pleased to announce that Mr Gayler has taken up the role of Acting Headteacher.

Sixth Form Musicians Take Centre Stage at Shaw House

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:58:29 GMT

Kennet Sixth Form's talented musicians took to the stage at Shaw House for an evening of live performance.

Kennet Celebrates British Science Week

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:11:00 GMT

Kennet School marked British Science Week with a busy programme of lunchtime activities.

National Recognition for Reflection & Leadership

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:40:37 GMT

Kennet receives national accreditation by SSAT for its work in developing a culture of reflection and leadership driven by moral purpose.

Kennet Pupils Lead Digital Wellbeing Project with Mind

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:07:53 GMT

Kennet pupils have created a new student-led resource with Mind to support digital wellbeing.

House Music Showcases Exceptional Talent & Spirit

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:44:55 GMT

House Music returned in spectacular style, showcasing an evening of exceptional musical talent, student leadership and House spirit.

Offers Come Flooding in for Kennet Scholars

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:25:49 GMT

Kennet Sixth Form is celebrating exceptional achievements from students enrolled in its prestigious Kennet Scholars programme.

New Indoor Cricket Nets Support Rapid Growth

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:38:31 GMT

Kennet's flourishing cricket programme sees four new indoor nets installed in the Kennet Sports Hall, completing a £46,000 project.

Kennet Teachers 'Brave The Shave' for Movember

Wed, 3 Dec 2025 15:21:27 GMT

Ten of our teachers braved the shave on Friday 28 November, raising essential funds for The Movember Foundation.

Spotlight on Drama Pupils at Shakespeare in Schools Festival

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:36:11 GMT

Congratulations to our talented Year 8 & 9 drama pupils who took to the stage at The Lights Theatre in Andover last week.

Year 7s Pack Their Bags for Over 80s Parcel Fund

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:38:07 GMT

Well done to Year 7 pupils who spent the day bag-packing at a local supermarket to raise money for the Over 80s Parcel Fund.

Pupils Shine in Annual House Performing Arts Competition

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:14:57 GMT

Our House Performing Arts competition once again highlighted pupils' incredible talent, teamwork and leadership skills.

Over 80 Metres of Poppies Created for WWII Anniversary

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:59:40 GMT

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II, our pupils embarked crafting an 80-metre-long display of handmade poppies.

Public Consultation: Admission Changes for 2027

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:45:45 GMT

Kennet School has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to its admissions arrangements.

Kennet Joins Oxford University's WISDOM Research Network

Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:24:11 GMT

Kennet School is has become a member of the WISDOM Research Network (Working In Schools to Deliver On Mental Health).

Sixth Form Unveils Inclusive Space for Students with Disabilities

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 15:28:27 GMT

Kennet Sixth Form has created a state-of-the-art space designed to better support students with disabilities.

Secondary Geography Quality Mark Achievement

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 15:29:22 GMT

Kennet's been awarded the Secondary Geography Quality Mark (SGQM) by the Geographical Association.

Fantastic GCSE Results Celebrated

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:51:50 GMT

We are proud of the endeavour and determination demonstrated by our pupils, who, along with the guidance of our excellent staff, have achieved some brilliant GCSE results.

Celebrating Outstanding A Level Student Success

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:59:59 GMT

Kennet School is thrilled to share that it is celebrating its best results at A Level in nearly a decade!

Kennet Wows Audiences with High School Musical Production

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:53:01 GMT

Audiences were treated to three electrifying nights of entertainment as Kennet School brought Disney’s High School Musical to life.

Sun, Spirit & Sportsmanship Shine at Sports Day

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:23:54 GMT

The sun was shining and so were our pupils as this year’s Sports Day proved to be one of our most exciting yet!

Remarkable Improvement in Year 7 Reading Levels Celebrated

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:35:27 GMT

Kennet School is thrilled to have seen a significant improvement in reading abilities amongst its Year 7 pupils over the past year.

Summer Concert Showcases Exceptional Talent

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:33:07 GMT

Kennet School came alive with music, energy, and community spirit as its talented pupils and rising stars took to the stage.

Year 7 Pupils Shine at District Sports Day

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:39:24 GMT

Year 7 pupils at Kennet School enjoyed a fantastic debut at their first District Sports Day, delivering outstanding performances across a range of athletics events.

Kennet's Sports Personality of the Year 2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:27:48 GMT

We recently celebrated our Sports Personality of the Year Awards - another incredible year of sport at Kennet.

Accreditation for Transforming Practice in Teaching Approaches

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:23:45 GMT

Kennet School is proud to announce it has been awarded the 'Transforming Practice in Effective Teaching Approaches' accreditation as part of SSAT’s Framework.

Year 13 Students Celebrate the End of an Era

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:41:15 GMT

Year 13 Kennet students celebrate their achievements and journeys with a vibrant and heartfelt Celebration Day.

Students reach National Raspberry Pie Finals

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:36:45 GMT

Five talented Year 12 A Level Computer Science students reached the finals of the prestigious Raspberry Pi Competition 2025.

Singing Sensations in the Making

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:33:04 GMT

Kennet School held the first rehearsal for its brand-new Rising Stars Choir yesterday, welcoming Rising Year 7 pupils who will be joining the school this September.

A Celebration of Inclusion & Team Spirit

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:08:21 GMT

On Saturday, 3 May, Kennet School proudly hosted the 2025 Kennet Games, an event that brings together children with disabilities.

Oxbridge Success

Thu, 6 Feb 2025 12:01:02 GMT

Kennet School is celebrating a remarkable achievement as four of its Sixth Form students have secured places at the prestigious universities.

Lip Sync Battle Laughter

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:43:23 GMT

The highly anticipated Sixth Form Lip Sync Battle, a hilarious lunchtime of talent, creativity and some truly unforgettable performances.

Holiday Magic Comes to Life

Thu, 6 Feb 2025 10:29:56 GMT

"Christmas Actually" enchanted audiences with a vibrant celebration of iconic holiday stories, skilfully blended into an entertaining performance.

PTA Raises £30,000

Thu, 6 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

Our PTA has successfully raised an incredible £30,000 in the last academic year, funding key improvements across the school.

GCSE Results

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:38:48 GMT

Kennet School is delighted with a fantastic set of GCSE results. Kennet’s study mornings and knowledge-rich curriculum has paid dividends.