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Kings Cross Academy
Plimsoll Building, 4 Wollstonecraft Street, London, N1C 4BT, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
388
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 88% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance in various areas. It boasts a strong percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 79% nationally, though only 7% achieve the higher standard. Parents can feel confident in the school's supportive environment and overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.5%
White Other17.0%
Mixed Other12.9%
Black African9.3%
Black Other5.7%
Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.53721, -0.12711 · N1C 4BT
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN140686
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitekingscrossacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Cross Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kings Cross Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Kings Cross Academy a good school?
Kings Cross Academy scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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