Kings Heath Primary Academy
Northampton, NN5 7LN · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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23rd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 7.6/10 against 2,363 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Heath Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Lego, Science, History, Computing, and Art/Craft clubs, plus The Scholars Programme. Sports include football, cricket, handball, dodgeball, rugby, hockey, gymnastics, and dance. Arts activities feature Shakespeare Schools Festivals, DRET Music Festivals, and Northern Ballet. Trips include Nevill Holt Farm, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining The Scholars Programme?
What Ofsted said about Kings Heath Primary Academy
Overview
Kings Heath Primary Academy provides pupils with “the best possible start in life” through a curriculum developed with “exceptional expertise.” Leaders have established a culture of “no limits” where high expectations are embedded from the earliest days, resulting in pupils who “love to learn” and are “excited about their futures.” The school’s relentless pursuit of excellence is reflected in its outstanding provision across all areas, including early years and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to help pupils “make links across subjects,” with learning built up “layer by layer in a logical order.”
- Staff are skilled and use “the latest research” to deliver engaging lessons, ensuring pupils master key knowledge before progressing.
- Reading is a key priority, with phonics taught systematically from day one so that “no pupil is left behind.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “carefully crafted support” and “flourish and experience success.”
- The school prioritises character development, with values such as “courage, respect, ambition and aspiration” acting as a “solid rock” for pupil growth.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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