Kings Heath Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, NN5 7LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kings Heath Primary Academy is a primary school in Northampton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 25th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 24 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Kings Heath Primary Academy provides pupils with the best possible start in life. The school embraces every opportunity to remind pupils of the endless possibilities their lives have if they work hard and give of their best. The school's ambition for every pupil knows no bounds. Pupils learn Latin, work with the Royal Opera House to perform an opera and participate in 'Apprentice Days'. Pupils respond exceptionally well to each and every challenge presented to them. They love to learn. They are excited about their futures. One pupil said: 'This school wants me to aspire to achieve everything I can and live a good life with a smart job.' The school's high expectations of pupils are established right from the minute the youngest children walk through the door. Pupils are crystal clear about how they should behave. Signs around school prompt them to 'walk like a scholar' and to hold doors open for each other. Pupils learn to take pride in the big things and the little things. They are invited to check that their uniform is smart in the school mirror. Adults model the behaviours that pupils should replicate. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are second to none.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

52 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

350 pupils on roll, with places for 446

Eligible for free school meals26.9%

26.9%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48%

48%, 26.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.3%

14.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kings Heath Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary's Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Earl Spencer Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good56% met the expected standard
Chiltern Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard53% met the expected standard
Hopping Hill Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Durbin
Address
North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, NN5 7LN
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
URN
140414

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.