SchoolScoresKingswood Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Southbrook, Corby, NN18 9BE
01536 742677 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Corby comparisons use the 10 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Corby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Corby figures pool parents at the Corby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
54% — 5 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.5% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 18.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hazel Leys Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corby Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Danesholme Junior Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Danesholme Infant Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Beanfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakley Vale Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exeter A Learning Community Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodnewton- A Learning Community 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingswood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingswood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Kingswood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kingswood Primary Academy?
83% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kingswood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingswood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Kingswood Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139325.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.