Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Northampton, NN2 7QL · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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121st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 2,336 of them, against 1.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Art and Craft, and Cookery Clubs, attend Forest School and out-and-about trips, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 471 pupils against a stated capacity of 478. 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 have not reached the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Overview
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and valued. The report highlights a calm, nurturing ethos with high expectations for behaviour and learning, supported by staff who are proud of their work and feel well supported.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a "calm, nurturing ethos" where respect is "woven through everything" and bullying is rare.
- The curriculum in most subjects has been reviewed to ensure pupils learn knowledge in a "logical order," helping them "know more and remember more over time."
- Teaching in Nursery and Reception provides a "strong start," with staff using "well-judged questions to deepen children’s thinking."
- Effective support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, allowing them to "learn well alongside their peers."
- Staff are described as a "strong and inclusive team" who appreciate the training and opportunities to develop their roles.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to improve the implementation of the curriculum so that "all pupils achieve as well as they can," as recent actions to boost achievement are not yet consistently reflected in published outcomes.
- A small number of subjects are at earlier stages of development; the school should continue to develop these by "precisely identifying the knowledge pupils should learn."
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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