Kingsthorpe College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Boughton Green Road Kingsthorpe Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 7HR |
| Phone | 01604716106 |
| Reference Number | 138932 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1403 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.39%
Girls: 48.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 125 | 117 | 242 |
| 8 | 147 | 106 | 253 |
| 9 | 133 | 129 | 262 |
| 10 | 109 | 127 | 236 |
| 11 | 128 | 122 | 250 |
| 12 | 39 | 40 | 79 |
| 13 | 40 | 41 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.7% |
| White, Other | 13.1% |
| African | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-02-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-06-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-09-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-03-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-10-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Kingsthorpe College | ||
| 2011-05-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-02-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-09-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-05-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-02-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-09-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.26 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7AJ |
0.31 miles |
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Sunnyside Primary Academy
Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS |
0.39 miles |
|
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR |
0.42 miles |
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Parklands Primary School
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DW |
0.7 miles |
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Parklands Nursery School
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DW |
0.74 miles |
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7BH |
0.87 miles |
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Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
St Davids Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7QL |
0.99 miles |
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Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7EE |
1.02 miles |
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Boughton Primary School
Moulton Lane, Boughton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RG |
1.03 miles |
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Whitehills Primary School
Acre Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8DF |
1.04 miles |
|
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road, Northampton, NN2 7EE |
1.05 miles |
|
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Knights Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6QL |
1.09 miles |
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Whitehills Nursery School
Acre Lane, Northampton, NN2 8DF |
1.1 miles |
|
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW |
1.17 miles |
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Buckton Fields Primary School
Home Farm Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8ES |
1.17 miles |
|
Fairfields School
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JN |
1.18 miles |
|
Eastfield Academy
St Albans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2RJ |
1.29 miles |
|
Boothville Primary School
Booth Lane North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6JG |
1.38 miles |
|
Kings Meadow School
Manning Road, Moulton Leys, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7AR |
1.38 miles |
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Cedar Road Primary School
Cedar Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF |
1.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Purple Oaks Academy
Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR |
0.42 miles |
|
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DG |
0.62 miles |
|
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT |
1.01 miles |
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On Track Education
On Track Education, unit 6 , Quarry Park Close, Moulton park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6QB |
1.09 miles |
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Cambian Northampton School
67a Queens Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6LR |
1.11 miles |
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Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW |
1.17 miles |
|
Northgate School Academy Trust
Queen's Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6LR |
1.22 miles |
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Northampton College
Main Campus, Booth Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3RF |
1.64 miles |
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Bosworth Independent School
The Newton Building, St. Georges Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JA |
1.69 miles |
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Moulton School and Science College
Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SD |
1.69 miles |
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Moulton College
West Street, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7RR |
1.76 miles |
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Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ |
1.85 miles |
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Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AA |
1.86 miles |
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Northampton School
Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR |
2.01 miles |
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Pitsford School
Moulton Road, Northampton, NN6 9AX |
2.19 miles |
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Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8EZ |
2.26 miles |
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Northampton School for Boys
Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT |
2.33 miles |
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Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH |
2.37 miles |
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St Andrew's College
St Andrew's Healthcare, Smyth House, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG |
2.46 miles |
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Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Prentice Court, Lings Way, Goldings, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8XS |
2.55 miles |