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Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,454
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where its Attainment 8 score ranks in the top 89% nationally. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing strong foundational skills. The school also boasts a commendable university progression rate of 71%, indicating a supportive environment for further education.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.3 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.7%
White Other8.2%
Black African7.6%
Other5.0%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.39733, -0.71029 · NN15 7AA
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135967
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Kettering Science Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kettering Science Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Kettering Science Academy a good school?
Kettering Science Academy scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kettering Science Academy in GCSEs?
Kettering Science Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.3. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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