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The Robert Smyth Academy
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.1 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,277
Capacity
1,405
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 20% nationally. The school boasts a high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at 73%, and 80% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 32% attending top-third institutions. While these statistics highlight strong outcomes, it's important to consider that further details on student progress and satisfaction are limited.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 53.0 | Top 20% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 63% | Top 15% 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%. | 86% | Top 13% 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%. | 48% | Top 13% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 127 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.48640, -0.92356 · LE16 7JG
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137161
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Robert Smyth Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Robert Smyth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2017.
Is The Robert Smyth Academy a good school?
The Robert Smyth Academy scores 68.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 The Robert Smyth Academy in GCSEs?
The Robert Smyth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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