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Kingswood Secondary Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMr Gary Carlile

corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onCorby, NN18 9NS

language Visit Website phone 1536741857

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,240

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Attainment 8

42.9

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GCSE Rank

#10 in North Northamptonshire

#2,103 of 3,216 nationally

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Kingswood Secondary Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Corby, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kingswood Secondary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Corby, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,226 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9, placing the school #10 in North Northamptonshire and #2,103 of 3,216 nationally. 34.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 23.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.37 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

34.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.5%

Entering EBacc28.90%

EBacc APS3.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.80%

EBacc APS3.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.62

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.36

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.2%

Achieving A*–A10.8%

Achieving A*–B23.7%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.7%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate81.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 March 2025

Inspection Report

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01 December 2020

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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20 November 2018

Inspection Report

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02 November 2016

Inspection Report

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21 April 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-03-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-11-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-02

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-04-21

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.7%(70 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,226 pupils. During this period, there were 97 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,226	97	7.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,236	96	7.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,224	153	12.5%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,232	206	16.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,237	289	23.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,234	146	11.8%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,240	103	8.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,243	130	10.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,180	103	8.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,188	81	6.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,201	95	7.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,192	91	7.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,192	13	1.1%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,203	85	7.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,190	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,190	123	10.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,196	115	9.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,158	45	3.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,141	28	2.5%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,157	22	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,072	25	2.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,077	36	3.3%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,084	39	3.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,093	32	2.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,100	48	4.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,120	47	4.2%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree6%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable37%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree81%

agree14%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree65%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree6%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree38%

disagree5%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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