Kingsthorpe College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Northampton, NN2 7HR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 24% in England
15 of 20 in West Northamptonshire
Pupils
1,415
First preferences per place
0.74
2026/27
Absence
9.7%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 40.3 | 39.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 36% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 28% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 | -0.26 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Northampton School for Girls · 0.7 mi · Report card · Top 18% in England
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Malcolm Arnold Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Moulton School and Science College · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 47% in England
- Northampton International Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Weston Favell Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
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The neighbourhood
Kingsthorpe College is in Boughton (typical home £267,500, crime low).
What is Kingsthorpe College's Ofsted rating?
Kingsthorpe College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Kingsthorpe College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kingsthorpe College is in the bottom 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.