Grange Primary Academy
Jean Road, Kettering, NN16 0PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grange Primary Academy is a primary school in Kettering for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 32nd of 34 primary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2015, report published 23 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils and staff at this inclusive community school live the values to 'be responsible, be kind, be respectful, be ready'. Pupils talk about helping each other out and playing together. They enjoy taking on various class responsibilities, such as handing out toast at breakfast club. They feel they are part of the school community. Most parents and carers agree that, if they have any concerns, they can talk with a member of staff and any issues will be sorted. The school helps pupils understand how they are feeling. The 'regulation stations' in each classroom give pupils the chance to calm down and get ready to learn. Pupils know that if they need extra help, they can go to one of the many calm spaces. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that if they are worried, they can tell an adult who will help them. The school is determined that pupils get to experience a wide range of opportunities. The 'Grange Guarantee' means that every pupil takes part in activities, for example being an interviewer or performing a poem. This helps pupils to develop their confidence and gives them the skills they need to be successful as they get older.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always identify errors in pupils' spelling, grammar and punctuation. This means that some pupils do not get sufficient opportunities to practise using these skills so that they become competent writers. The school needs to ensure that teachers provide frequent occasions for pupils to practise their writing so that they learn to use and apply their spelling, grammar and punctuation skills with accuracy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Grange Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Compass Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Latimer
- Phone
- 01536503368
- Address
- Jean Road, Kettering, NN16 0PL
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 139585
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.