Kingswood Primary Academy
Corby, NN18 9BE · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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71st of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,366 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Kingswood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Rockingham Castle and can attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 the daily routine look like for those attending the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kingswood Primary Academy
Overview
Kingswood Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are "happy, safe and feel welcome," benefiting from a "positive, considerate culture" and high aspirations for all learners. Leaders have successfully maintained the quality of education, with particular strength in supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to meet pupil needs, with a strong focus on developing "communication and language" and building vocabularies.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with reading books matched to known letter sounds and high-quality support for those falling behind.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is a "considerable strength," with early identification and support matched to individual needs.
- Personal development is strong, promoting "active, respectful citizens" and providing high-quality pastoral support for well-being.
- Attendance is high, supported by effective systems and a culture where pupils "rarely miss school."
Areas to improve
- Staff must use effective strategies to check learning and resolve misconceptions swiftly, as some pupils currently "repeat the same errors in their work."
- Staff need to apply the behaviour policy consistently to ensure pupils sustain high levels of engagement, as inconsistent implementation sometimes hampers progress.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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