The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.37
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,226
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Gamble (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaplefields Academy
Academy · 591m away
Danesholme Junior Academy
Primary · 666m away
Danesholme Infant Academy
Primary · 714m away
Kingswood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Beanfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hazel Leys Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingswood Secondary Academy a selective school?
No. Kingswood Secondary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingswood Secondary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingswood Secondary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingswood Secondary Academy?
Kingswood Secondary Academy currently has 1,226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingswood Secondary Academy take?
Kingswood Secondary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingswood Secondary Academy?
Kingswood Secondary Academy is in Corby, NN18 9NS, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingswood Secondary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingswood Secondary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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