Kingsbury Green Academy
Calne, SN11 8YH · Wiltshire · secondary school
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24th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 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 the 886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.41 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.0 · 20 | 30% | 0.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.24 · 32 | 25% | 0.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.2 · 10 | 10% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsbury Green Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Allotment Club, LGBTQ+ Group, Dance Club, and Photography Club, play football, netball, or rugby, and participate in the Concert Band.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,077 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,340. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Kingsbury Green Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel welcome, safe, and included, with positive relationships and a calm atmosphere. While leaders have a secure understanding of the curriculum and provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs, national examination results are significantly below typical standards due to persistent gaps in knowledge and attendance.
Strengths
- The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with leaders identifying exactly what pupils should learn at each stage.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to "make suitable progress" and participate in wider school life.
- Pupils have "trusted adults" they can approach with worries, and bullying is dealt with promptly.
- Post-16 students achieve well in vocational qualifications and feel "well prepared for their next steps."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to "consistently identify and close gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills" to improve achievement across the curriculum.
- Leaders should continue to work with families to improve pupils’ attendance, as a "significant minority of pupils do not attend often enough."
- Leaders should further develop the curriculum so all pupils have a "secure understanding of the importance of diversity and tolerance," addressing the use of discriminatory language by a minority.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 39.6 |
| 2025/26 | 37.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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