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Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy

Academy sponsor led · Kingsbury · B78 2LF

Ages 11–16 · 604 pupils · Warwickshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

43.2

Overall absence

11.8%

Admissions demand

0.91 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-03

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.19
−20+2
Attainment 843.2
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+62%
EBacc entry15%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.2%
Unauthorised5.4%
Authorised absence
6.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
718

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.91 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

110

Places offered

125

1st-preference offers

107

Total preferences (any rank)
254
Preferred offers (top 3)
125
Applications from outside LA
82
Offers to outside-LA applicants
24
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

604 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
604
Boys / girls
272 / 332
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
604 / 630 (96%)
Free school meals
26%
FSM pupils
157
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST
Academy trust
CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST
Sponsor
Castle Phoenix Trust
Headteacher
Mr Martin Clarke

Location

Address
Tamworth Road, Kingsbury, Kingsbury School
Postcode
B78 2LF
Town
Kingsbury
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Warwickshire
District
North Warwickshire
Constituency
North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, 604 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26%.

Open schools in Kingsbury
1
Secondary schools in Kingsbury
1
Academies among open schools in Kingsbury
100% (1)
Open schools in B78
11
Secondary in B78
2
Open schools in Warwickshire LA
288
Secondary in Warwickshire LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in KingsburyNear B78

  • The Wilnecote School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Tamworth · B77 5LF · Staffordshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.8
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence9.4%

    2.8 miles away

  • Kingsbury Primary School

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Tamworth · B78 2HW · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM22.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • Wood End Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Atherstone · CV9 2QL · Warwickshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM26.6%
    • Demand0.88

    1.8 miles away

  • Hurley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Atherstone · CV9 2HY · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM28.8%
    • Demand0.96

    2.0 miles away

  • Dosthill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Tamworth · B77 1LQ · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM13.5%
    • Demand0.97

    2.2 miles away

  • Heathfields Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tamworth · B77 5LU · Staffordshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM14.1%
    • Demand0.97

    2.6 miles away

  • Manor Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tamworth · B78 3TX · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM8.2%
    • Demand0.92

    2.6 miles away

  • Wilnecote Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tamworth · B77 5LA · Staffordshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM22.5%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Martin Clarke
Telephone
01827872316
Website
www.kingsburyschool.co.uk

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