Kingston Park Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 March 2026

The school aims for pupils to ‘be the best that you can be’. Its values of being ‘brave, safe, kind and ready’ are commonly understood and aspired to. Relationships are typically positive. Reflected in their positive attendance rates, pupils enjoy attending. They behave well. Pupils take ambassador roles, including those for reading and attendance, seriously. Pupils carry out their duties with pride. Pupils understand the behaviour policy. They value earning points, converting them to 'dollars' and spending them in the school shop. Stock is expertly selected by pupil ambassadors. Pupils understand the consequences of poor behaviour. Bullying is rare. Pupils who need extra help to meet the school’s expectations are supported well. However, some parents are concerned that behaviour is not always good enough. In classes, pupils work hard and, overall, demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Some classes have had an unsettled time due to staffing changes. However, the school, with support from the trust, has ensured that pupils have experienced business as usual as much as possible. Some parents remain concerned about staffing changes and how these are communicated. From their starting points, pupils achieve well. By the end of key stage 2, pupils typically achieve as well as other pupils in national assessments. Disadvantaged pupils do just as well, and in some cases, even better. The school is inclusive. It knows its pupils well. It checks that the support it puts in place for pupils is working well. The trust provides expert challenge and support to ensure that all pupils achieve well. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Over time they develop a sound understanding of fundamental British values. They appreciate their importance. They learn to understand and manage their feelings and emotions. Those who need additional help receive well-tailored support.

What the school should improve

• The school should ensure that, across the curriculum, pupils consistently know and remember the most important content that the curriculum sets out.
• Leaders should improve communication with relevant stakeholders so that it understands and, where appropriate, addresses concerns.
• The school should ensure that it accurately evaluates the impact of the initiative set out in its pupil premium strategy.

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