The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- INMAT
- Head
- Mrs Ann Walker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKettering Park Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Youth Works Community College
Independent · 447m away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 559m away
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Nursery · 724m away
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
All-through · Grammar · 850m away
Grange Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Brambleside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kettering Science Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kettering Park Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kettering Park Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kettering Park Junior Academy?
Kettering Park Junior Academy currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kettering Park Junior Academy take?
Kettering Park Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kettering Park Junior Academy?
Kettering Park Junior Academy is in Kettering, NN16 9SE, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kettering Park Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kettering Park Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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