Kettering Park Junior Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kettering Park Junior Academy.

Kettering, NN169SE Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
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
27 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wood Street
Kettering, NN169SE
Phone
1536411208
Website
ketteringparkjunior.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144393
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Wood Street, Kettering, NN16 9SE
Website
www.ketteringparkjunior.com
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INMAT
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
342
Free School Meals
30.4% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
342 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Pride Achievement Responsibility Kindness Inclusion Integrity Initiative Inspiring Involvement

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Kettering Park Junior Academy. We are a 'good' school part of the Inspire Multi Academy Trust (InMat). Our PARK values—Pride, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness—guide learning and community life. We care for the whole child and work with families to celebrate achievements and support belonging.

Extracurriculars

Sports

PE Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing DT English Geography History Maths MFL - Spanish Music PE PSHE RE Science

SEND Provision

We foster an inclusive ethos and follow the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010. We monitor SEND progress using Individual Education Plans, with meetings between teachers and parents, provision of specialist resources, access to specialist support, and targeted interventions to meet individual needs. Children with SEND are fully included in all school activities, including after-school clubs, trips and school shows.

Admissions Criteria

Northamptonshire County Council is responsible for school admissions and appeals. The admissions policy page includes oversubscription criteria. To visit for a place, contact the academy to arrange a visit; apply through the Northamptonshire admissions website.

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