Why Join Us

We are not afraid to do things slightly differently at Kingsthorpe College, and we feel that there are multiple reasons why you may decide to stay with us if you are a current member of the lower school, or consider joining us from another school:

Students study three A levels/BTECs at Kingsthorpe College. We feel this gives our students the chance to devote more time to the subjects that really matter to them, and as a result improve their grades. This is negotiable and some of our most able students do prefer the challenge of taking on four subjects, which we allow if we agree it is right for them.

Post 16 is housed in a separate area of the school, with a range of stunning new facilities including a common room, meeting room, and two separate study areas manned by our dedicated Deputy Head of Year 12 and Year 13.

Students play a major role in the running of Post 16, with a Student Leadership Committee that is elected early in the academic year. They as a team work with students both in the main school and Post 16. 

Pastoral Care

Strong, positive links between home and College will inevitably help students succeed. The focus of our pastoral structure is to support the development of all students towards achieving their potential as learners and as young people. We make sure that each young person is known and valued as an individual.

Each student is a member of a tutor group and has a personal tutor who helps them do well in their academic and social lives at College. It is the role of the tutor to provide stability, security and continuity of care.

If you wish to discuss anything about the progress of your young person with us, you are asked to contact their tutor or Head of Year in the first instance.

If you have something of a confidential nature which you would like to discuss with a senior member
of staff, please contact Mr Murray, Paul.Murray@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk or Miss Mellor
abbie.mellor@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk

We will keep you fully informed and involved in all aspects of school life and will work with you to
make certain they are as happy and academically challenged as possible. The stronger and more
mutually supportive our partnership is, the more successful each student will be.

Student SEND Support

We recognise that individuals have different learning and physical needs. Where a special educational need is identified, we seek to provide the most appropriate support we can for the individual to enable them to make the best possible progress.
Where it becomes clear that some adaptation of the curriculum or environment is necessary to promote success, we will do everything we can to support this through full discussion with parents and appropriate agencies. We are committed to supporting and challenging every child to be the very best they can be, and will endeavour to find a way to meet every child’s needs. If you wish to discuss your young person's specific needs, please email senco@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk.