Kingswood Secondary Academy
94%
Capacity
1,226
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Kingswood Secondary Academy
Kingswood Secondary Academy, a mixed state secondary in North Northamptonshire, has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.1 is the most telling academic metric, placing it comfortably above the local authority average of -0.02. This score, which measures pupil progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSEs, sits in the ‘Average’ banding nationally, and the school ranks 7th out of 20 similar schools in North Northamptonshire. The Attainment 8 score of 43.4 and the basics measure (a grade 5 or above in English and maths) of 42.6 per cent give a solid picture of overall GCSE performance, while 61.4 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in those core subjects.
At Key Stage 5, the picture is more mixed. The sixth form, which is officially part of the school, has a value-added score of -0.44, which is rated as ‘Below average’, and the average points per entry of 26.75 equates to a C- grade. The best three A-levels average out at a C- as well, with a points total of 26. Only 10 per cent of entries achieved an AAB or higher. On the positive side, the school’s Ofsted inspection noted that standards in the sixth form are maintained, and the leadership and management of the sixth form were rated Good. The school has a large roll of 1,226 pupils, with 32.6 per cent eligible for free school meals, and it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 314 applications for 211 places, with 150 first-preference offers made.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, science labs, music rooms, and a sixth form centre, plus sports like rowing, hockey, and rugby. Its SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder, with a dedicated SEN unit. Parent feedback is strong: 91 per cent would recommend the school, and 93 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. Kingswood is a good fit for families seeking a large, inclusive secondary with a clear upward trajectory in its core academic outcomes, particularly at GCSE, and a sixth form that provides a solid foundation for further study.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Gainsborough Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS |
| Headteacher | Matthew Gamble |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,226 / 1,302 (94% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.10)
1312th of 3,141
Nationally
98th of 273
In East Midlands
7th of 20
In North Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
29.4
'22/23
29.7
'23/24
26.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2332%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 209 pupils).
- FE college50%
- School sixth form (stay)32%
- Employment7%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship3%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2359%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 56 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
6%
Russell Group
6%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)59%
- Employment25%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Not sustained5%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology20
- Sociology18
- Biology15
- History11
- Physical Education / Sports Studies10
- Chemistry9
- English Literature7
- Mathematics7
- Art and Design (Fine Art)5
- Geography4
- Physics3
- Polish3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
206 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed211
314
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
150 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British64.4%
- White (other)16.7%
- Mixed5.1%
- Asian2.1%
- Black1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Understanding Progress 8
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Contact Information
Gainsborough Road, Corby
North Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS
Gainsborough Road, Corby
North Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS
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