Kettering Park Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Avenue Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 9RU |
| Reference Number | 144176 |
Kettering Park Infant Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school offers a warm and inclusive atmosphere where pupils are well-supported, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and are engaged in their learning, with reading being a key focus of the curriculum. Parents generally express satisfaction with the support their children receive, highlighting the school's commitment to safeguarding and personal development. However, some newly implemented curriculum elements need more time to take full effect, and there are still areas that require strategic oversight.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 241 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.87%
Girls: 48.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 47 | 87 |
| 2 | 53 | 37 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.2% |
| African | 17.8% |
| White, Other | 16.2% |
| Indian | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Kettering Park Infant School | |
| 23 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and inclusive school environment.
- Positive behaviour and engagement from pupils.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils.
- Strong focus on reading and phonics education.
- Well-planned early years curriculum.
- High-quality leadership and governance.
Areas for Improvement
- New curriculum elements have not fully impacted pupil outcomes.
- Monitoring processes for curriculum impact are underdeveloped.
- Pupils with SEND sometimes lack precise support.
- Lesson tasks do not consistently match intended learning for all pupils.
- New subject leaders require additional support to implement and evaluate curricula.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE |
0.03 miles |
|
Youth Works Community College
Keystone, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9HX |
0.31 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Grafton Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DF |
0.37 miles |
|
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Laburnum Crescent, Kettering, NN16 9PH |
0.43 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fuller Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0JH |
0.48 miles |
|
Grange Primary Academy
Jean Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0PL |
0.65 miles |
|
Brambleside Primary School
Cleveland Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NZ |
0.72 miles |
|
Compass Primary Academy
Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7EA |
0.9 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JZ |
1.07 miles |
|
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HT |
1.1 miles |
|
St Peter's School
|
1.21 miles |
|
Kingsley Special Academy
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
1.36 miles |
|
Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
1.4 miles |
|
Millbrook Infant School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5BZ |
1.44 miles |
|
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
1.48 miles |
|
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Highfield Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HY |
1.55 miles |
|
Hall Meadow Primary School
Packer Road, Lake Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP |
1.61 miles |
|
Barton Seagrave Primary School
Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QY |
2.21 miles |
|
Hayfield Cross CofE School
Hayfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5FJ |
2.44 miles |
|
Geddington Church of England Primary School
Wood Street, Geddington, Geddington C of E Primary School, Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BG |
2.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS |
0.5 miles |
|
Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA |
0.85 miles |
|
Wren Spinney School
Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7LB |
1.22 miles |
|
Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE |
1.48 miles |
|
Isebrook School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
1.5 miles |
|
Bishop Stopford School
Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BJ |
1.56 miles |
|
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
Stone Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF |
2.1 miles |
|
The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW |
2.18 miles |
|
Montsaye Academy
Greening Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6BB |
3.92 miles |
|
Brooke Weston Academy
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA |
4.13 miles |
|
Kingswood Secondary Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS |
4.88 miles |