Kingsthorpe College
URN: 138932 • Northampton NN2 7HR
Overview
- Name
- Kingsthorpe College
- URN
- 138932
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharan Matharu (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01604716106
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boughton Green Road, Northampton NN2 7HR
Summary
Kingsthorpe College is a mixed secondary academy located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 1,394 students and a capacity of 1,450. The college is part of the Orbis Education Trust, which is dedicated to providing high-quality education and empowering students to achieve their potential. The school promotes a culture of ambition, respect, and personal development, aiming to cultivate successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.
The curriculum at Kingsthorpe College is designed to support academic excellence across various subjects, including visual arts, humanities, sciences, and performing arts. In addition to the core curriculum, the college offers a range of extracurricular activities that encourage creativity and confidence among students. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships, ensuring that students feel safe and secure in their learning environment.
Kingsthorpe College is committed to fostering open communication between staff, students, and parents, creating a supportive community. The college also provides various support services, including guidance for students with special educational needs and opportunities for personal development through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The curriculum at Kingsthorpe College is designed to support academic excellence across various subjects, including visual arts, humanities, sciences, and performing arts. In addition to the core curriculum, the college offers a range of extracurricular activities that encourage creativity and confidence among students. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships, ensuring that students feel safe and secure in their learning environment.
Kingsthorpe College is committed to fostering open communication between staff, students, and parents, creating a supportive community. The college also provides various support services, including guidance for students with special educational needs and opportunities for personal development through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Nearby alternatives
- Northampton School for Boys (82.3)
- Northampton School for Girls (70.2)
- Northampton School for Girls (69.3)
- Northampton Academy (67.9)
- Moulton School and Science College (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1450
- Pupils
- 1394
- Boys
- 700
- Girls
- 694
- FSM %
- 21.90
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1394 | 700 | 694 | 1450 | 21.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1403 | 721 | 682 | 1450 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1366 | 675 | 691 | 1450 | 16.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1366 | 675 | 691 | 1450 | 16.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1328 | 661 | 667 | 1450 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1350 | 702 | 648 | 1450 | 12.00 |
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