Guilsborough Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Guilsborough Academy.

Northampton, NN68QE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.1%
Continue in education or training
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Haddon Road
Guilsborough
Northampton, NN68QE
Phone
1604740641
Website
guilsborough.northants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136489
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QE
Website
http://www.guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GUILSBOROUGH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1412 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,327
Free School Meals
15.6% (207 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
95.9%
Ebacc Entry:
26.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.2%
Ebacc Languages:
34.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.36 to 0.02
University Progression:
47.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
49.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
85 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.1 (+15.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.1 (+6.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
83 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,327 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(25 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Without Limits"

Respect Aspiration Responsibility Equality

Head Teacher's Message

Guilsborough Academy aims to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience with high aspirations and a broad, balanced curriculum. The Principal emphasises outstanding pastoral care, equality, and empowering students to become thoughtful, kind, and responsible adults through a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The school is committed to nurturing personal development and leadership, aligned with its Learning Without Limits mission.

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Religion & Ethics, PSHE - Learning for Life including Personal Development, Physical Education, Art & Design, and Modern Foreign Language (German and Spanish) Key Stage 4 Curriculum includes English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (combined or separate), PE, Careers, Religious & Moral Education, PSHE - Life Skills including Personal Development, plus a range of option subjects such as Art, Business Studies GCSE or BTEC, Computer Science, Drama, Design and Technology, Geography, German, Health & Social Care BTEC, History, IT technical award, Media Studies BTEC, Music, PE/Sport, Belief and Ethics, Spanish Key Stage 5 Curriculum offers a range of courses including A Levels, BTECs at Level 3, the Extended Project Qualification, and work experience placements; some students may sit additional University entry examinations.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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