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Guilsborough Academy
West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.9 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
1,412
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, the school is performing above the national average, particularly in English and Maths, where 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates areas that need development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, while 64% of students progress to university, including 22% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 49% 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 49% 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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (179 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
School has high expectations
73%
My child makes good progress
72%
Behaviour is good
71%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other5.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.35590, -1.01895 · NN6 8QE
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136489
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Guilsborough Academy rated by Ofsted?
Guilsborough Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Guilsborough Academy a good school?
Guilsborough Academy scores 6.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Guilsborough Academy?
Based on 179 Ofsted Parent View responses, Guilsborough Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Guilsborough Academy in GCSEs?
Guilsborough Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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