Kingswood Secondary Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Gainsborough Road Corby Northamptonshire NN18 9NS |
| Phone | 01536741857 |
| Reference Number | 139957 |
Kingswood Secondary Academy is performing well, building on the strengths identified in its previous inspection. The school has fostered a positive and inclusive culture that emphasizes ambition and high expectations for all students. Most pupils achieve commendably, gaining admission to suitable colleges, universities, or employment post-graduation. The support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is particularly notable, with tailored learning pathways ensuring they can participate fully in the curriculum alongside their peers. Although the school has made significant improvements in its curriculum and pastoral support under new leadership, areas still require attention. Notably, while teachers generally demonstrate strong subject knowledge, there are occasions when they do not check students’ understanding effectively enough to adapt lessons or provide corrective feedback when misconceptions arise. Overall, Kingswood Secondary Academy is on a solid trajectory, though there remains room for enhancing teaching practices to ensure every pupil achieves their best potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.14%
Girls: 48.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 109 | 210 |
| 8 | 112 | 101 | 213 |
| 9 | 134 | 129 | 263 |
| 10 | 111 | 107 | 218 |
| 11 | 112 | 91 | 203 |
| 12 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 13 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.4% |
| White, Other | 16.7% |
| African | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on ambition and high expectations for students.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Well-designed curriculum that supports deep understanding of subjects.
- Variety of extra-curricular activities contributing to wider pupil development.
- High standards of behavior and a safe environment for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding by teachers.
- Some teachers do not provide enough feedback to correct misconceptions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.7% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.4 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 76 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 88 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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