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Montsaye Academy
- Secondary
- Rothwell NN14 6BB
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Sixth-form provision | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils significantly underachieve.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Very poor behaviour goes unchallenged; bullying is not dealt with effectively.
Academic Progress: Focus on improving education quality; early stages of development
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behavior expectations set; improvement needed in consistency
Qualifications and Training: Investment in resources and training for reading support
Current Educational Practices: External support aiding curriculum review
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale improved; proud to work here
Current Educational Practices: Some staff lack the subject knowledge needed to deliver the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff focus more on controlling behaviour than teaching; disruption is widespread.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding systems in place
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders act quickly to support welfare
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding culture is poor; some pupils feel unsafe and do not trust the system.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Many weaknesses in safeguarding leave pupils at risk.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students in the sixth form lack opportunities for enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Emphasis on academic improvement; extracurricular balance noted
Career Counselling Services: There is appropriate careers programme but lacks meaningful opportunities for sixth-form students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND underachieve significantly.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Focus on improving teaching for SEND students
Communication: Systems to challenge poor attendance improved
Opportunities for Involvement: Engagement with parents improving attendance
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate communication improvements
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leadership in place; working on capacity
Actions for Quality Improvement: Long-term plans for education enhancement
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About Us
Montsaye Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1083 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.10% | 35.00% | 14.60% |
| 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 27% | 26.97% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41.73% | 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 | 15% | 26.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.30 | 2.77 | 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 | 92% | 93.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 85.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 36.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 5.17% | 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 40% | 29.03% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 43.41% | 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 | 24% | 25.34% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 16.31% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.85 | 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 | 94% | 89.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 84.04% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 36.79% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.33% | 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 | -0.37 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 29% 5 | 30.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 3 | 45.32% | 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 | 28% | 27.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 6 | 11.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 10 | 18.48% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.07 | 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 | 94% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 38.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 35.38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.24% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.48% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.43% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 43.7 | 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 | 34% 2 | 27.04% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 6 | 42% | 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 | 60% | 28.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 3 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 6 | 16.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.87 | 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% | 89.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 34.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 34% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.45% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 36% | 30.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 47.5% | 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 | 48% | 30.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 14.82% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.77% | 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 | 89% | 93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 69.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 41.56% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 35.39% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.28% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.11% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.33% | 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 | 27.01 | 30.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.25 | 31.6 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.10% | 11.72% | 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 | 53 | 70 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 58.11% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.42% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 22.32% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 5.63% | 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 | 35.66 | 34.82 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.83 | 33.94 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 16.05% | 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 | 25 | 73 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 64.32% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 5.79% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 19.74% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.16% | 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 | 27.19 2 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.44 | 31.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 11.41% | 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 | 71 | 75 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 59.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.63% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 20.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8% | 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 | 25.15 3 | 28.02 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.02 1 | 29.79 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 11.81% | 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 | 18 | 7.56% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 8.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.88% | 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 | 22.99 | 27.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.07 | 31.26 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 12.17% | 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 | 13 | 14.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 22.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.67% | 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 Montsaye Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1