Located in Northampton, Kingsley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Kingsley Primary School currently has around 406 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.6% boys and 55.4% girls. Around 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.7%. other white pupils make up about 24.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Wallace Road, Northampton, NN2 7EE
Website: https://www.kingsleyprimary.net/
Telephone: 01604713822
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Liam Cox
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144683

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 406
Number of Boys: 181
Number of Girls: 225

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.70%161
Other White24.90%101
White and Black Caribbean7.10%29
African5.20%21
Indian4.20%17
Pakistani3.40%14
Bangladeshi3.20%13
White and Black African2.50%10
Other Mixed2.20%9
White and Asian1.50%6
Other Asian1.50%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%6
Other Black1.20%5
Chinese1.00%4
Gypsy/Roma0.50%2
Unclassified0.50%2
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.1)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Above Average (2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
3out of 4 76 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Parklands Nursery School
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW
3out of 4 1,396 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE
2out of 4 2,958 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cedar Road Primary School
Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF
3out of 4 805 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cedar Road Primary School
Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF
- not rated 805 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Eastfield Academy
St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ
3out of 4 1,132 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG
- not rated 1,003 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG
3out of 4 1,003 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Unity College
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
- not rated 1,185 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity School
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
- not rated 1,185 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
3out of 4 1,185 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bective Middle School
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
- not rated 1,507 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsley Park Middle School
St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA
- not rated 1,642 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parklands Middle School
Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX
- not rated 1,659 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cherry Orchard Middle School
Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA
- not rated 1,832 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St David's Catholic Middle School
Harborough Road , NN2 7BB
- not rated 1,848 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton College
Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF
- not rated 2,145 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road , NN1 1AA
- not rated 2,214 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthew's School
100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB
- not rated 573 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairfields School
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN
4out of 4 976 yd Community special school - Mixed More About School
Northampton Christian School
The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT
- not rated 1,045 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weston Favell Preparatory School
473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN
- not rated 1,199 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whiston Special School
Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
- not rated 1,507 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.