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Guilsborough Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Frazer

corporate_fareGUILSBOROUGH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onNorthampton, NN6 8QE

language Visit Website phone 1604740641

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,336

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in West Northamptonshire

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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Guilsborough Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Northampton, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Guilsborough Academy is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GUILSBOROUGH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,260 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #9 in West Northamptonshire and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 41.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 50.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

41.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.8%

Entering EBacc36.30%

EBacc APS4.14

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.90%

EBacc APS4.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.29

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.75

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.72

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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

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.5%

Achieving A*–A24.2%

Achieving A*–B50.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.8%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.90%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 October 2024

Inspection Report

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03 October 2023

Inspection Report

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11 May 2022

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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21 April 2015

Inspection Report

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26 February 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-10-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-06-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-26

Section 8 Inspection due to Parental Complaint Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-01-19

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(29 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 1,260 pupils. During this period, there were 55 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, which is below 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)	1,260	55	4.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,275	79	6.2%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,322	86	6.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,327	94	7.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,325	99	7.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,325	57	4.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,336	41	3.1%	6.4%	5
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,335	45	3.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,336	56	4.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,338	36	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,339	22	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,317	28	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,317	11	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,322	32	2.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,340	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,340	36	2.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,340	27	2.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,370	13	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,370	24	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,367	34	2.5%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,336	48	3.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,339	27	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,350	18	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,311	8	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,311	14	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,318	13	1.0%	3.1%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 85 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 79 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%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 agree17%

agree53%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree34%

agree47%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree25%

agree24%

disagree15%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

not applicable18%

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

yes35%

no65%

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

strongly agree16%

agree26%

disagree18%

strongly disagree37%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree31%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree15%

don't know8%

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

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.

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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