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Red Kite Academy

Free schools special · Corby · NN18 0BX

Ages 4–18 · 149 pupils · North Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

0.5

Overall absence

9.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-24

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 8-1.60
−20+2
Attainment 80.5
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.5%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
7.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.9%
Enrolments in measure
129

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

149 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
149
Boys / girls
95 / 54
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
149 / 100 (149%)
Free school meals
40%
FSM pupils
54
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 4–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION
Academy trust
KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION
Headteacher
Karen Smith

Location

Address
Purbeck Drive
Postcode
NN18 0BX
Town
Corby
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
District
North Northamptonshire
Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from 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 free schools special, Ages 4–18, in Corby, North Northamptonshire, 149 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 40%.

Open schools in Corby
28
Academies among open schools in Corby
75% (21)
Open schools in NN18
15
Open schools in North Northamptonshire LA
154

Nearby schools

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

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    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM27.5%
    • Demand0.92

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  • Hazel Leys Academy

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    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM24.1%
    • Demand1.17

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  • Lodge Park Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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Contact

Headteacher
Karen Smith
Telephone
01536216489
Website
www.redkitespecialacademy.co.uk

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