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Kings Heath Primary Academy

West Northamptonshire, NN5 7LNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,209
of 13,686 nationally

About Kings Heath Primary Academy

Kings Heath Primary Academy has strong signals of parental confidence. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 58 applications for 40 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. All 40 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a very good chance of getting in. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Durbin and serves 373 pupils aged 2 to 11 in West Northamptonshire, with capacity for 446. Just over a quarter of pupils (26.1 per cent) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and suggests the school serves a diverse catchment. The school also offers a nursery provision, making it an option for families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorth Oval, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN
HeadteacherSarah Durbin
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils373
Free School Meals (FSM)26.1%
School Capacity373 / 446 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubGardeningCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: kingsheathacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kings Heath Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.