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Kettering Science Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Jennifer Giovanelli

corporate_fareTHE BROOKE WESTON TRUST

location_onKettering, NN15 7AA

language Visit Website phone 1536532700

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,404

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Attainment 8

37.3

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GCSE Rank

#18 in North Northamptonshire

#2,858 of 3,216 nationally

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Kettering Science Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Kettering, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kettering Science Academy is an academy sponsor led in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST. The school has approximately 1,454 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.3, placing the school #18 in North Northamptonshire and #2,858 of 3,216 nationally. 28.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 31.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.42 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 13 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 19.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

28.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.2%

Entering EBacc51.10%

EBacc APS3.39

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63.80%

EBacc APS3.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS3.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS3.84

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.77

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.63

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.4%

Achieving A*–A15.0%

Achieving A*–B31.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 July 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2021

Inspection Report

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16 March 2021

Inspection Report

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10 November 2020

Inspection Report

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22 October 2019

Inspection Report

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04 December 2018

Inspection Report

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16 May 2017

Inspection Report

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12 May 2015

Inspection Report

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08 November 2013

Inspection Report

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18 September 2013

Inspection Report

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28 September 2011

Inspection Report

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04 October 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-07-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 4 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-10-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-12-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-05-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-05-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

20.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.1%(147 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

5pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,454 pupils. During this period, there were 291 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,454	291	20.0%	7.3%	5
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,448	265	18.3%	7.8%	8
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,408	316	22.4%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,418	221	15.6%	7.1%	6
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,401	163	11.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,377	125	9.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,404	97	6.9%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,387	69	5.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,344	86	6.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,338	57	4.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,340	55	4.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,245	60	4.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,245	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,228	45	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,147	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,147	29	2.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,156	68	5.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,102	42	3.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,107	54	4.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,112	89	8.0%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,085	54	5.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,083	62	5.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,085	67	6.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,070	45	4.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,081	45	4.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,090	42	3.9%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree44%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree34%

disagree29%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree19%

disagree10%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree55%

agree21%

strongly disagree10%

dont know14%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree35%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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