Kings Heath Primary Academy
84%
Capacity
373
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Kings Heath Primary Academy
Kings Heath Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 373 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Durbin, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7209th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Kings Heath Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 40 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
Kings Heath Primary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kings Heath Primary Academy include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Kings Heath Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | North Oval, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN |
| Headteacher | Sarah Durbin |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 373 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.1% |
| School Capacity | 373 / 446 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7209th of 13,686
Nationally
653rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
75th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
58
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Oval, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN
Journey to School
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