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Red Kite Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Red Kite Academy
- All-through
- North Northamptonshire NN18 0BX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve their best with a well-planned curriculum, though some subjects in the formal pathway need further development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and feel recognized and supported by staff who manage challenging behaviours effectively.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers regularly check pupil progress and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs, focusing on EHC plan targets.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive ongoing training and support from leaders who are mindful of their workload and well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers adapt lessons to meet the needs of all pupils and regularly measure understanding before introducing new concepts.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Most teachers effectively use phonics programs and individualized lesson plans, though some students struggle with retention of previous lessons.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View, contributing to inspections and decisions.
Communication with Parents: Parents are kept informed about pupil progress and school events, promoting an overwhelmingly positive view of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the care and education their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying swiftly and support effective behavior management strategies.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders are developing wider curriculum subjects for formal pathways and enhancing religious and cultural knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and is dealt with swiftly when it occurs. Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils have good attitudes towards learning and respond well to behavior management strategies.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture; staff receive regular training to ensure collective responsibility in keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in enterprise schemes, local community visits, and various volunteer opportunities, such as farm work and curling events.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders use pupil motivations to develop interests and talents, balancing academics with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form have access to work experience placements and career guidance events, preparing them well for future steps.
Support for SEND: All pupils have an EHC plan, and the school ensures their needs are met through personalized approaches in caring and learning.
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About Us
Red Kite Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 136 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.97% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 41.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.17% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.03% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.34% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.31% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.04% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.79% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.04% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.45% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Red Kite Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1