Moulton School and Science College

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moulton School and Science College.

Northampton, NN37SD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.4%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Pound Lane
Moulton
Northampton, NN37SD
Phone
1604641600
Website
moultonschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137614
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD
Website
http://www.moultonschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
Capacity
1393 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,411
Free School Meals
16.1% (227 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
27.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.0%
Ebacc Languages:
46.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.28 to 0.08
University Progression:
65.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
82 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.4 (+19.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.3 (+7.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,411 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(36 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

ACHIEVEMENT FOR LEARNING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND DETERMINATION INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT, COURTESY AND CONSIDERATION EXCELLENCE AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS

Head Teacher's Message

Moulton School and Science College is a popular and successful school serving Moulton and the surrounding villages to the north of Northampton. With 1400 students, including 220 in the Sixth Form, it was graded 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023 and emphasises holistic education and care for each individual.

SEND Provision

The Bridge is a designated specialist provision for students with autism; it aims to integrate students into the main school community and provide life and social skills support, with places allocated by the West Northants SEND Team.

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