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Kettering Park Junior Academy

North Northamptonshire, NN16 9SEPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,180
of 13,686 nationally

About Kettering Park Junior Academy

Kettering Park Junior Academy is a mixed state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is essentially full. With 357 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is operating at near-maximum occupancy, which suggests strong local demand for places. The intake draws from a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24% in recent data. That figure places the school well above the typical state primary in terms of deprivation, and it is a meaningful signal for parents considering the school’s context. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled by the local authority on a non-faith basis. Given the tight capacity, families living closest to the site are likely to have the best chance of securing a place. The headteacher is Ann Walker, who has overseen a notable improvement in the school’s Ofsted rating since taking the reins.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWood Street, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE
HeadteacherAnn Walker
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils357
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity357 / 360 (99% full)

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27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Kettering Park Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.