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Guilsborough Academy
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- Guilsborough NN6 8QE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could due to gaps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Mixed feelings among pupils; low-level disruption affects learning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Not all teachers use the information on SEND effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Behaviour management is inconsistent, affecting pupil performance.
Opportunities for Involvement: SEND parent evenings and forums available
Communication: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed views; behaviour and bullying are concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trustees fulfil statutory duties; staff feel supported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Students lack confidence in school's handling of bullying
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying and discriminatory language not always addressed effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Some pupils feel uncomfortable during unstructured times.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range including chess, football, and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Career Counselling Services: Range of opportunities to learn about different careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear information provided but not always used effectively by teachers.
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About Us
Guilsborough Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1327 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have no hesitance in expressing that our long-term objective is to be regarded as outstanding in teaching, learning, and leadership while providing the county with the best model of community comprehensive education. To this aim, we continuously work to increase standards, enhance the calibre of our offerings, and give students the opportunity to "Learn Without Limits." To make this goal a reality, we engage with local secondary academies, neighbourhood primary partners, regional and national collaborations through the Jubilee Network, and our freedoms as an academy. The creation and implementation of our GOALS values, which promote our ethos and emphasis on aspiration, respect, learning, and global citizenship, are supported by our PSHE and assembly programmes. To offer a tailored learning curriculum with a variety of pathways to maximise each student's potential. putting students at the centre of their own learning so they may speak up and become successful independent learners To make sure students realise their maximum potential, it is important to use assessment for learning efficiently and make sure that students can meet their goals by providing tracking, support, intervention, and guidance. to increase the school's potential to serve as a hub for the best possible education for all students by developing efficient professional development and training systems. All aspects of the school's development, from a focus on raising standards and utilising cutting-edge teaching and learning methods to the successful application of technology to support monitoring, reporting, assessment, and behaviour systems, are supported by the school's professional development and partnership work.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 15.1 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.60% | - | 15.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.00 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 47.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 10 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 7 | 41.86% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 3 | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 4 | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 5 | 41.3% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 7 | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 40.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 13.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.05% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.85 | 26.95 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.86 | 27.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.60% | 9.32% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 58.48% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 21.22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.45 | 30.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.38 | 29.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 12.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 102 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 57.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.18% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.12 2 | 25.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.06 1 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.6% | 7.93% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 53.52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.85 2 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.92 2 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 8.94% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 34.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.4 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.11 | 23.95 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.8% | 7.8% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 34.8% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 22.9% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Guilsborough Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1