The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sarah Durbin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 429m away
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Nursery · 951m away
Earl Spencer Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hopping Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Northgate School Academy Trust
Academy · 1.4km away
Lyncrest Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Heath Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kings Heath Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Heath Primary Academy?
Kings Heath Primary Academy currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Heath Primary Academy take?
Kings Heath Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kings Heath Primary Academy?
Kings Heath Primary Academy is in Northampton, NN5 7LN, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Heath Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kings Heath Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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