The Kingswood Secondary Academy is a comprehensive school which caters for girls and boys aged from 11 – 18. We currently have 79 teaching staff with additional personal tuition in music by peripatetic teachers. Kingswood is an exciting place to learn and an exciting place to work. The Academy does not select students on grounds of ability, or on any other grounds.
In September 2018, your Year 6 child will move from Primary to Secondary School. This transfer can seem quite complicated, however, you will be issued with instructions from Northamptonshire County Council to explain the process in detail. NCC will provide you with information about the Secondary Schools in the area, and instructions on how to express your preferences on the application form. It is very important to read all of this literature thoroughly to ensure you understand the application process clearly. Alternatively please click here to access the Northamptonshire County Council Website.
You are advised to take advantage of attending as many Open Evenings as possible. These evenings are a good opportunity to see the schools in action and to meet the students and staff.
By completing your child’s details online.
Does Kingswood have a separate application form?
No – there is no extra form to complete.
What if I only indicate one preference?
You may be at a disadvantage if you do not indicate a 2nd or 3rd preference. You may only be allocated a place after everyone else’s preferences have been considered.
Will I be offered my 1st choice?
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee you will. Northamptonshire County Council will make every effort to offer your highest preference possible by applying the Admission Criteria of the schools named as preferences.
Every school is legally bound to publish a set of Admissions Criteria to ensure that all children, regardless of background, have a fair and equal chance of taking up a place at their preferred school.
What are the Criteria for Kingswood?
By law, priority goes to children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan, who name the Academy as their preference and those in care of the Local Authority. If the number of applications then exceeds our 216 available places, the below criteria will be used to determine which children to admit.
Does Kingswood have feeder schools or catchment areas?
No, there are no feeder schools or catchment areas for the Kingswood Secondary Academy.
Yes, Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 5pm - closing date for applications via Northamptonshire County Council. By this date you must have applied – failure to do so could harm your chances of obtaining a place for your child at your preferred school.
When will I know of my child’s allocated school?
You will be notified in writing at the beginning of March 2019.