SecondaryData as of May 2026

Kingsthorpe College

Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7HR

A Good-rated secondary school in Northampton.

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Pupils

1,394

Ages

11-18

FSM

21.9%

Attainment 8

39.5

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.0%

Basics 9-5

30.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

33.8%

EBacc APS

3.51

EBacc 9-5

9.7%

EBacc 9-4

17.7%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

29.76

A*-A Grades

9.0%

A*-B Grades

39.6%

AAB+ %

6.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 83 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Kingsthorpe College

Kingsthorpe College is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 139 responses), 57% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. The school has around 1,394 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7HR | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kingsthorpe College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Dec 2019 — Good
May 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Kingsthorpe College

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Frequently asked questions about Kingsthorpe College

What is Kingsthorpe College's Ofsted rating?

Kingsthorpe College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Kingsthorpe College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 139 responses): 57% of parents would recommend Kingsthorpe College.

What are Kingsthorpe College's latest exam results?

Kingsthorpe College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Kingsthorpe College located?

Kingsthorpe College is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 7HR).

How many pupils attend Kingsthorpe College?

Kingsthorpe College has around 1,394 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Kingsthorpe College with other schools?

View Kingsthorpe College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Northamptonshire.