Welcome to Kingswood Secondary Academy

We offer a structured and supportive environment where students will flourish and develop the independent learning skills and responsibility to be successful in their chosen careers, training and Higher Education.We place great emphasis on academic achievement but also encourage students to broaden their experiences, to involve themselves in the community and to enjoy learning in its broadest context.We pride ourselves on helping our students to achieve fantastic destinations. In our most recent cohort (summer of 2024), 77% of our students went to university, with 36% of those students studying at a Russell Group university.Mr B EleyHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,226 Total

No. of Boys

627 (51.1%)

No. of Girls

599 (48.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

9.4%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.7%

A*/A grades

11.11%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:58%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:25%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

41%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:88%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
England:26%


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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There are many opportunities for you to take part in extra activities at Kingswood. The following are a few examples:

Peer Mentoring
Once you are trained as a reading partner and have shown your ability to give support and guidance, you will able to apply it to peer mentor younger students. This will involve working with an individual in lessons and be involved in target setting and guidance in form time helping him or her to be successful. Peer mentoring is a great opportunity, especially if you are intending to work with people as a career. For example, if you wish to apply for medicine or intend to go on to teach.
Charity Events
Charity fund raising is a regular feature of sixth form life. Not only does it raise money for worthwhile causes, but also provides leadership opportunities as well as lots of fun! The staff v student sports matches are always very popular.
Music
There are many ways to get involved in Music within the sixth form to help improve your playing and performance experience or even run a group. Activities include: Orchestra for all abilities, either help out or come and join in. Jazz band for more advanced musicians. Practice room monitor, help set up and run practice room bookings. Own groups, set up and run your own group as other sixth formers have done. Perform in shows or at local primary schools. Mezz performances, perform at break on the mezzanine to the school.

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed