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Huxlow Academy
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
819
Capacity
819
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.9, the school performs above the national average, particularly in the context of its local area. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 55% of parents recommending the school. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 58%, which indicates some room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of subjects
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
My child feels safe
74%
School has high expectations
66%
My child is happy
65%
Progress is communicated
60%
My child makes good progress
59%
School supports development
58%
I'd recommend this school
55%
Behaviour is good
52%
School responds to concerns
50%
School keeps me informed
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.32922, -0.62123 · NN9 5TY
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149433
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.huxlow.northants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Huxlow Academy rated by Ofsted?
Huxlow Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Huxlow Academy a good school?
Huxlow Academy scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Huxlow Academy?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, Huxlow Academy receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Huxlow Academy in GCSEs?
Huxlow Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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