The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 478
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Dolan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
St Davids Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7QL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School take?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is in Northampton, NN2 7QL, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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