Kettering Science Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kettering Science Academy.

Kettering, NN157AA Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.0%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Deeble Road
Kettering, NN157AA
Phone
1536532700
Website
ketteringscienceacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135967
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA
Website
www.ketteringscienceacademy.org
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,418
Free School Meals
31.0% (440 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
English Attainment 8:
8.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
Ebacc English:
92.3%
Ebacc Entry:
32.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.4%
Ebacc Languages:
64.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.38 to -0.01
University Progression:
62.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
58 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
32.1 (+12.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
79 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
158
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,418 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(7 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Kids do well if they can."

Knowledge Ambition Strength

Head Teacher's Message

Jennie Giovanelli, Principal, emphasizes inclusion and partnership with families, outlines three school expectations (be ready, be respectful, be safe), and describes a curriculum designed to support multiple pathways and character development.

Facilities

650-seat theatre spacious restaurant additional food outlets well-stocked library well-resourced classrooms large sports hall dance studio gymnasium all-weather astroturf pitches hardstanding courts new sixth form centre (three light-filled floors)

Admissions Criteria

Applications are managed by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) via the North Northamptonshire Parent Portal; offers follow the NCC coordinated admissions scheme; siblings have defined priority (including sibling link definitions); proof of permanent residence/address required; waiting lists are ranked by the school's admissions criteria; appeals process via the NCC online appeals form; separate process for Education Health and Care (EHC) plans/SEN; enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

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