Kingsthorpe College
Northampton, NN2 7HR · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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15th of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 24 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 915 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.0 · 22 | 30% | 0.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsthorpe College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2025-04). In 2024/25, 30.0% 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 -0.26 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 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Defined, Rock band, Orchestra, Choir, and Drama clubs. Sports include Football, Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Table Tennis, and Badminton. Arts activities feature Arts award bronze, NMPAT festival, Dance showcase, Move It, and National Theatre Connections. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,415 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Kingsthorpe College
Overview
Kingsthorpe College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Most pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school, where high expectations are set and the environment is generally calm and orderly. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with a broad range of enrichment activities, ensuring pupils from diverse backgrounds feel included and well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils progress well through the curriculum in most subjects, with an increased number taking the full range of English Baccalaureate subjects.
- The school accurately identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing individualised support that improves attendance and achievement.
- Reading skills are prioritised, with regular sessions and well-thought-out support helping pupils build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence.
- A well-designed careers programme supports pupils’ understanding of further education and different career paths, including visits to universities and STEM workplaces.
- Staff are well supported by leaders, with an effective professional development programme helping them improve how they teach the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not implement the curriculum consistently well; the school should ensure subject matter is presented clearly and understanding is checked systematically to address learning gaps.
- The attendance of some disadvantaged pupils remains too low; the school should identify the most effective strategies to improve their attendance and ensure these improvements are sustainable.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.3 |
| 2024/25 | 39.6 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| 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
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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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