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Kingsthorpe College
Goodgraded 10/12/2019Ages 11–181,394 pupilsDoes not apply
Kingsthorpe College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Northampton, within the West Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 1,394 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/12/2019, Kingsthorpe College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Northampton can view Kingsthorpe College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/12/2019
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher20.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS83%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals22.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.6
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
EBacc entry34%
EBacc average point score3.53
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.8
Value added-0.08Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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