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The Parker E-ACT Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Parker E-ACT Academy
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The Parker E-ACT Academy
- Secondary
- Daventry NN11 0QE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving better than before in this inclusive school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are polite and courteous.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and value the high-quality professional development provided.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure high-quality professional development for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong and they use it effectively; however, some subjects need improved extended task confidence.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through parent ambassadors supporting governance.
Communication: High proportion of parents would recommend the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are confident in the school's measures; feedback is positive about improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to address issues that may put pupils at risk of harm.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have comprehensively reviewed curriculum plans and invested in professional development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Occurrences of bullying are rare; staff deal with any instances effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure thorough safeguarding measures and regular high-quality training.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a good range of extra-curricular activities, especially in sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have opportunities to develop leadership skills alongside their studies.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive impartial careers advice; many students gain university places.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form are well supported for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils with SEND has been transformed; personalized support is effective.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects including the English Baccalaureate.
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The Parker E-ACT Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1180 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal is to provide each student with an exceptional education that will allow them to explore, think, learn, create, and accomplish to the fullest extent of their abilities. We want our students to succeed at The Parker, to be kind, strong, and to cultivate a lifetime love of learning, preparing them for the future. The Parker will be an inspirational learning environment with outstanding teaching and learning, together with a strong ethos of caring, support and personal development, as well as meaningful connections to the local Daventry community we serve. Our staff will be highly professional and passionate about what they do, feel valued for their work and having a wealth of opportunities to develop themselves, progress their careers and maintain a good work-life balance.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.40% | 35.00% | 13.60% |
| 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 38.2 | 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% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 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 | 8% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 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 | 95% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 42.4 | 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 | 47% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 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 | 7% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 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 | 92% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 37 | 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 | 24% 5 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 6 | 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 | 11% | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 4 | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 8 | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 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 | 92% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.33 | 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 | 38 | 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% 11 | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 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 | 18% | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 11 | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 7 | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 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 | 92% | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 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 | 39.5 | 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% | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 36% | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 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 | 89% | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 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 | 24.87 | 26.95 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.04 | 27.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.40% | 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 | 54% | 58.48% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 21.22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 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 | 31.63 | 30.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.14 | 29.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 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 | 82 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 57.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 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 | 21.24 2 | 25.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.67 4 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 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 | 37 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 53.52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 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 | 23.06 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.74 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 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 | - | 34.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 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 | 23.02 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.48 | 23.95 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 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 | 3 | 34.8% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Parker E-ACT Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1