Kings Cross Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kings Cross Academy.

London, N1C4BT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 May 2018
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Plimsoll Building
4 Wollstonecraft Street
London, N1C4BT
Phone
2075040533
Website
kingscrossacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140686
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Plimsoll Building, 4 Wollstonecraft Street, London, N1C 4BT
Website
kingscrossacademy.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KING'S CROSS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
373
Free School Meals
47.6% (178 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 104.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
373 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love Learning Together"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

The Academy is a school where children can achieve their maximum potential

Extracurriculars

Sports

Dance Gymnastics Athletics Invasion games Net and wall games Outdoor and adventurous activities Swimming

Facilities

State-of-the-art learning environment Latest technology for learning Inspiring library Specialist food and design technology rooms Virtual learning environment connected to home On-site kitchens with daily fresh food Safe multi-level playground Secure multi-use games area Nearby green spaces such as Camley Street Natural Park

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is designed around immersive learning projects that integrate subjects Themes for learning questions include Life, Identity and Relationships, Food and Sustainability, Global Citizenship, Growth and Change, and Community Initial experiences at the start of each half-term project stimulate curiosity and enthusiasm Each project culminates in a learning presentation to an authentic audience Some subjects (Maths, Religious Education, PSHE, Languages, Physical Education) are taught as standalone lessons when appropriate Curriculum maps are refreshed regularly to reflect learning progress and priorities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Rise and Shine Club breakfast 8–9am; CYMCA after-school service 3–6pm

SEND Provision

Targeted Action Plans (TAP) with additional or different provisions; access to speech and language therapist, mental health professionals, educational psychologists and occupational therapists; some pupils may require Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs); SEND reports and support arrangements available through the SEND framework.

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