The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 242 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sharan Matharu (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
November 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 495m away
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Primary · 632m away
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Primary · 675m away
Purple Oaks Academy
Free school · 683m away
Northampton School for Girls
Secondary · 994m away
Parklands Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsthorpe College a selective school?
No. Kingsthorpe College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsthorpe College's Ofsted rating?
Kingsthorpe College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsthorpe College?
Kingsthorpe College currently has 1,394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsthorpe College take?
Kingsthorpe College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsthorpe College?
Kingsthorpe College is in Northampton, NN2 7HR, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsthorpe College have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsthorpe College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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