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Kingswood Secondary Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.3 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,226
Capacity
1,302
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parental satisfaction at 91%, this school shows a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 57%, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. A notable 67% of students progress to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (206 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child is happy
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
White Other16.7%
Black African4.5%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.47808, -0.73339 · NN18 9NS
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139957
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingswood Secondary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kingswood Secondary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2019.
Is Kingswood Secondary Academy a good school?
Kingswood Secondary Academy scores 50.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Kingswood Secondary Academy?
Based on 206 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingswood Secondary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kingswood Secondary Academy in GCSEs?
Kingswood Secondary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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