The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Brian Gwynne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Knights Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 627m away
Cambian Northampton School
Independent · 640m away
Northgate School Academy Trust
Academy · 696m away
Purple Oaks Academy
Free school · 1.1km away
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Primary · 1.3km away
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kingsthorpe Village Primary School?
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsthorpe Village Primary School take?
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsthorpe Village Primary School?
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is in Northampton, NN2 6QL, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsthorpe Village Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsthorpe Village Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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