Kingston Park Academy
Worksop, S81 9AW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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89th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 9.3/10 against 1,495 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingston Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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 16.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Taekwondo, use the Climbing Wall, and attend Lync Active Sports sessions. Arts activities include Circus Skills and the Christmas Pantomime. Trips visit the Vikings Centre, National Coal Mining Museum, White Post Farm, Sherwood Pines, and the National Space Centre, alongside residential trips to Dallowgill.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 249. 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 specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Kingston Park Academy
Overview
Kingston Park Academy is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with pupils achieving well from their starting points and attendance improving significantly. The school provides a well-designed curriculum and strong support for personal development, though some stakeholders have mixed views regarding behaviour and communication.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in national assessments, with disadvantaged pupils performing as well as, or better than, their peers nationally.
- Attendance has improved significantly, supported by robust initiatives and rewards that motivate pupils to attend regularly.
- The curriculum is well designed, with clear content that builds incrementally, ensuring pupils master essential knowledge in areas like phonics and reading.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using precise targets and regular checks.
- Pupils’ personal development is well catered for, including a strong focus on mental health, fundamental British values, and safety.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils consistently know and remember the most important curriculum content across all subjects, as recall is inconsistent in some areas.
- Leaders should improve communication with stakeholders to address concerns raised by some parents and staff regarding behaviour and staffing changes.
- The school should ensure it accurately evaluates the impact of initiatives within its pupil premium strategy.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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