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Kingswood Secondary Academy
- Secondary
- North Northamptonshire NN18 9NS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils in Years 10 and 11 are making good progress across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers value the training they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders monitor the quality of teaching and learning extensively across the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan clear sequences of learning. Some teachers do not provide pupils with a level of challenge appropriate to their ability, particularly the most able pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pastoral leaders work with parents and carers to provide these pupils with additional support.
Communication: Leaders closely monitor pupils who are most vulnerable, working with parents to provide support.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents who responded to the Ofsted online survey, Parent View, said their children were well looked after, safe and happy at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders have established a culture of high expectations and aspirations for both staff and pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have overseen an appreciable improvement in the quality of the provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare, and staff deal with any instances that occur quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders ensure that pupils can access a range of extra-curricular opportunities, including becoming a member of the emergency services cadets or taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students enjoy organising a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including collections for the homeless and raising money to support a school in Gambia.
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision is a strength of the school. From Year 8 onwards, leaders focus on raising pupils鈥� aspirations through a range of different experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: A vast majority of students secure sustained education, employment or training when they leave the sixth form provision.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who attend the enhanced resource provision are fully integrated into the life of the school and make good progress.
Subjects Offered: Recent additions to the key stage 4 options include a health and fitness course and a business and finance course, reflecting needs within the local community, as well as the addition of GCSE Spanish.
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Kingswood Secondary Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1232 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
81.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are thrilled that you are interested in our Academy because we genuinely feel that now is an exciting time to be a part of Kingswood. We hope that you gain important insight into our work through visiting our website. Regardless of talent or background, we are dedicated to giving every one of our kids the best education possible. In order for students to fulfil their potential and proceed with their life as valued and self-assured members of society, we work to ensure that they obtain a comprehensive and balanced education. Students have several opportunities to advance their knowledge, skills, and understanding within the formal curriculum and outside of it. We hold our pupils to high standards in everything they do, and this is supported by a set of guiding principles that make sure our Academy is a purposeful, tranquil, and secure environment to learn. In a same vein, we hold ourselves to a high standard and work hard to deliver excellent assistance and advice in addition to motivating and interesting learning opportunities. We are fully devoted to working with parents and carers and truly think that strong, enduring connections are essential to assisting our kids in becoming the best versions of themselves. It is obvious that a website can only provide a snapshot of our Academy, so we invite you to visit us in person to learn more.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 98% | 21% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.30% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 26.97% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 26.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 15.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 85.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 36.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.17% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 29.03% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 25.34% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 16.31% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.04% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 36.79% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% 1 | 30.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 6 | 45.32% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 27.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 11.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 3 | 18.48% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 38.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 35.38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.24% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.48% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.43% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 6 | 27.04% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 2 | 42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 28.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 16.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 76.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 34.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 34% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 30.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 47.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 30.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.82% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 16.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 69.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 41.56% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 35.39% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.28% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.11% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.74 | 30.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.53 | 31.6 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.30% | 11.72% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 70 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 58.11% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.42% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 22.32% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.45 | 34.82 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.79 | 33.94 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 16.05% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 73 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 64.32% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.79% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.74% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.16% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.54 2 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.82 6 | 31.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.41% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 58 | 75 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 59.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.63% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 20.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.23 3 | 28.02 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.22 4 | 29.79 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 11.81% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 7.56% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.88% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.8 | 27.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.89 | 31.26 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 12.17% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 14.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 5.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 22.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 1.67% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingswood Secondary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1