Kingswood Primary Academy, Corby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingswood Primary Academy creates a welcoming, caring environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn. The school excels at supporting all learners, especially those with additional needs, through targeted teaching and high-quality pastoral care. Teachers use excellent modelling and vocabulary development to help every child succeed, including those who speak English as an additional language.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on developing pupils' communication and language skills across all subjects
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with early identification and individualised provision
- Effective phonics teaching with matched reading books and high-quality support for struggling readers
- Rich early years environment with skilled staff interaction
- High attendance rates with effective absence systems in place
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always identify and correct pupils' mistakes effectively, leading to repeated errors in written work
- Inconsistent application of the behaviour policy means some pupils do not engage with learning as well as expected
- Limited time for pupils who join mid-primary education to catch up before leaving
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Junior leadership team, school council, attendance ambassadors, wide range of clubs, trips including camping in Mablethorpe
Kingswood Primary Academy has maintained good standards following its previous inspection. The school is a happy, safe place where pupils feel welcomed and supported to achieve their best.
At a Glance
46.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 64%. Maths has remained stable at around 57%. Writing has remained stable at around 64%.
Class Sizes
30.5
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
30.7
KS2
6
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Corby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Corby
Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,537
Applications
3,653
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.29367%
Overall absence
13.04348%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Kingswood Primary Academy
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.