Kingston Park Academy, Worksop
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingston Park Academy creates a positive, inclusive learning environment where pupils from all backgrounds achieve well. The school has excellent systems to support wellbeing, with dedicated calm spaces and a thoughtful rewards programme that motivates pupils to behave positively and embrace the school values of being brave, safe, kind and ready. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt lessons effectively for all learners, ensuring no child is left behind.
Key Strengths
- Attendance has improved significantly and is now in line with or better than national figures, supported by effective rewards and challenge
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum with strong progress in English grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Well-designed curriculum with clear content that builds incrementally, and systematic identification and filling of learning gaps
- Robust phonics programme taught consistently well
- Effective support and inclusion for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with precise targets that involve parents
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent recall of learning in a small number of subjects, particularly when pupils learned content several terms ago
- Some parents express concerns about behaviour standards and staffing changes
- Evaluation of some actions within the pupil premium strategy is not sharp enough
- Mixed stakeholder views - some parents and staff have concerns about behaviour, staffing and communication
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles, visits to places of worship and historical sites, wildlife park visits, residential visits, themed days and special events, Delta stars programme
Kingston Park Academy is a school where pupils achieve well from their starting points, with attendance improving significantly and positive behaviour generally evident. The school provides a well-designed curriculum with clear content progression and effective support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
44.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 84%. Maths has improved from 76% to 80%. Writing has improved from 69% to 76%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
216 pupils
249 capacity
33 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Worksop
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worksop
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.45336%
Overall absence
17.51412%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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