Kingswood Secondary Academy
Corby, NN18 9NS · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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7th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 21 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 — 6.3/10 against 791 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 43.1 · 45 | 30% | 1.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingswood Secondary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Emergency Services Cadets, and play basketball. Trips include visits to Krakow, the Somme, Iceland, and a ski trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,208 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,302. 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 Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Kingswood Secondary Academy
Overview
Kingswood Secondary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a positive and inclusive culture underpinned by high expectations, where pupils feel safe and are well cared for. Most pupils achieve well and progress to appropriate further education or employment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well designed, with learning sequenced carefully to help pupils link new knowledge to prior understanding and revisit topics to deepen knowledge.
- The school provides excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), quickly identifying needs and adapting activities so most follow the same curriculum as peers.
- Teachers possess good subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly, using questions to promote discussion and stretch pupils’ thinking.
- A rich personal development offer includes an excellent careers programme with personalised advice and a curriculum that promotes respect for diversity and British values.
- Strong pastoral support has led to improved attendance and a decrease in suspensions, with staff working closely to address barriers to attendance.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding more precisely to identify misconceptions and provide corrective feedback, ensuring all pupils gain knowledge securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.4 |
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| 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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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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