Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
URN: 121943 • Northampton NN2 7QL
Overview
- Name
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
- URN
- 121943
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Dolan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01604714674
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Davids Road, Northampton NN2 7QL
Summary
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is a community school located in Northampton, serving a mixed-gender population of 478 pupils. The school prides itself on being inclusive and creative, offering a supportive environment for all children. With two classes per year group and a dedicated SEN Unit, the school is equipped to cater to diverse learning needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support.
The curriculum at Kingsthorpe Grove is designed to challenge and engage students, with a strong emphasis on physical education delivered by trained sports coaches. A variety of extracurricular clubs, such as gardening, art, and cookery, are available to foster independence and social skills among pupils. The school also prioritises the well-being of its students, supported by a well-trained pastoral Inclusion Team that includes Family Support Workers and a behaviour specialist.
Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school community, with opportunities to visit and see the vibrant learning environment. Kingsthorpe Grove aims to empower every child to thrive academically and personally, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The curriculum at Kingsthorpe Grove is designed to challenge and engage students, with a strong emphasis on physical education delivered by trained sports coaches. A variety of extracurricular clubs, such as gardening, art, and cookery, are available to foster independence and social skills among pupils. The school also prioritises the well-being of its students, supported by a well-trained pastoral Inclusion Team that includes Family Support Workers and a behaviour specialist.
Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school community, with opportunities to visit and see the vibrant learning environment. Kingsthorpe Grove aims to empower every child to thrive academically and personally, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 478
- Boys
- 255
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 478 | 255 | 223 | 472 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 484 | 265 | 219 | 472 | 28.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 474 | 255 | 219 | 472 | 23.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 474 | 255 | 219 | 472 | 23.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 461 | 235 | 226 | 472 | 22.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 477 | 236 | 241 | 420 | 18.90 |
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