Red Kite Academy

About Red Kite Academy

Red Kite Academy is a free school special in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 142 pupils on roll. It is part of KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

142 / 100 (142%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Purbeck Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN18 0BX

Phone

01536216489

Head Teacher

Karen Smith

Website

www.redkitespecialacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Red Kite Academy?

Red Kite Academy is a free school special in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does Red Kite Academy have?

Red Kite Academy has 142 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Red Kite Academy's Ofsted rating?

Red Kite Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does Red Kite Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Red Kite Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Red Kite Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Red Kite Academy is part of KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION.

Where is Red Kite Academy?

Red Kite Academy is located at Purbeck Drive, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN18 0BX.