Kings Cross Academy
London, N1C 4BT · Camden · primary school
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35th of 38 primary schools in Camden we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 1,139 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Cross Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved this, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress during the year?
What Ofsted said about Kings Cross Academy
Overview
King’s Cross Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming, warm and caring" environment where pupils are safe and happy. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports pupils’ achievement across the school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "positive working relationships based on mutual respect" and learn to take responsibility for their behaviour.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring staff teach phonics "consistently well" so pupils read with increasing fluency.
- The school supports pupils’ wider development through a "wide variety of outings and experiences," such as residential trips and sporting competitions.
- Staff feel "listened to" and report that their workload is manageable, with leaders being "considerate of their well-being."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as peers and receive effective, trained support.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not embedded key content, leading to "gaps in pupils’ subject-specific understanding."
- Teaching does not always implement the intended curriculum consistently, which "limits pupils’ deeper knowledge and understanding on occasions."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a "culture of vigilance" and staff receiving regular training to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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