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Kingsthorpe College
Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.7 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,394
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body of 1,394 and shows promise in GCSE performance, ranking in the top 81% nationally for Attainment 8. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 57%, suggesting room for improvement in community engagement. Notably, 71% of students progress to university, with 10% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (139 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child feels safe
66%
School has high expectations
64%
My child is happy
63%
My child makes good progress
63%
Progress is communicated
63%
I'd recommend this school
57%
Behaviour is good
55%
School keeps me informed
47%
School supports development
47%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.9%
White Other14.6%
Black African6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.27103, -0.88578 · NN2 7HR
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138932
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsthorpe College rated by Ofsted?
Kingsthorpe College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.
Is Kingsthorpe College a good school?
Kingsthorpe College scores 12.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kingsthorpe College?
Based on 139 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingsthorpe College receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kingsthorpe College in GCSEs?
Kingsthorpe College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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