Red Kite Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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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: 24 January 2023
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: Purbeck Drive

Corby, NN180BX
Phone: 1536216489
Website: redkitespecialacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 145906
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: Purbeck Drive, Corby, NN18 0BX
Website: www.redkitespecialacademy.co.uk
Age range: 4-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION
Capacity: 100 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 136
Free School Meals: 38.0% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 99.3% (135 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.6%; Good
Persistent Absence: 29.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 9; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 136 pupils; 4-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn together, Fly together"

Purposeful Reflective Genuine Aspirational Joyous

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to our Red Kite Special Academy website. I am very proud to be the Headteacher of this very special, special school.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Physiotherapy room Soft Play Music/Drama room Colourscape Independent living flat Library Designated Food and Technology room Large Hall/Gym Parent’s room Medical room Small group rooms Outdoor Gym Forest School Sixth Form

Curriculum Highlights

Pathway 1 - Our Explorers (Pre-formal) Pathway 2 - Our Adventurers (Semi-formal) Pathway 3 - Our Voyagers (Formal) Long Term Planning outlines what pupils will learn and when Assessment for All measures progress in: Communication and Language; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development - leading into PE; Cognition and Learning: Attention; English; Maths; Scientific Technologies - leading into Science, DT and Computing; Understanding the World - leading into History, Geography and RE; The Arts - leading into Art and Music

SEND Provision

Provision includes a hydrotherapy pool, physiotherapy room, soft play, music/drama room, Colourscape, independent living flat, library, designated Food and Technology room, Large Hall/Gym, Parent’s room, Medical room, Small group rooms, outdoor play spaces including Outdoor Gym and Forest School, and Sixth Form.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to Red Kite Academy are processed by North Northamptonshire County Council. Places at Red Kite Academy are commissioned by North Northamptonshire Local Authority for children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan.