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Countesthorpe Academy
Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.3 / 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
1,190
Capacity
1,795
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (304 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child feels safe
84%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
Progress is communicated
76%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School has high expectations
74%
Behaviour is good
64%
School supports development
63%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.55650, -1.15995 · LE8 5PR
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147902
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.clcc.college
Frequently asked questions
What is Countesthorpe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Countesthorpe Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is Countesthorpe Academy a good school?
Countesthorpe Academy scores 7.3/100 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 Countesthorpe Academy?
Based on 304 Ofsted Parent View responses, Countesthorpe Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Countesthorpe Academy in GCSEs?
Countesthorpe Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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