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Montsaye Academy

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

personMrs Deb Wilson

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location_onKettering, NN14 6BB

language Visit Website phone 1536418844

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,086

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Attainment 8

40.7

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GCSE Rank

#14 in North Northamptonshire

#2,758 of 4,663 nationally

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Montsaye Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Kettering, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Montsaye Academy is an academy converter in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PATHFINDER SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 1,029 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7, placing the school #14 in North Northamptonshire and #2,758 of 4,663 nationally. 36.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 40.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 18.9 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

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

36.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.0%

Entering EBacc25.20%

EBacc APS3.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.50%

EBacc APS3.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.30

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS3.91

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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

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.1%

Achieving A*–A14.5%

Achieving A*–B40.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.8%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.52

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate91.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 April 2024

Inspection Report

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01 November 2023

Inspection Report

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22 January 2019

Inspection Report

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11 September 2018

Inspection Report

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20 March 2018

Inspection Report

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01 November 2017

Inspection Report

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05 July 2017

Inspection Report

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30 November 2016

Inspection Report

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25 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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11 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2023-11-01

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-01-22

Special Measures S5 ReInspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-09-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-03-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-11-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-07-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-30

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-04-25

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

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

21.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.3%(65 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 1,029 pupils. During this period, there were 221 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 21.5%, 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)	1,029	221	21.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,031	168	16.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,055	186	17.6%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,083	401	37.0%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,109	371	33.5%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,089	245	22.5%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,086	94	8.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,110	69	6.2%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,052	72	6.8%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,049	37	3.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,047	56	5.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,007	58	5.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,007	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,012	57	5.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	994	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	994	37	3.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	997	66	6.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	972	25	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	974	34	3.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	971	34	3.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	990	30	3.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,011	28	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,025	52	5.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,030	63	6.1%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,059	79	7.5%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,066	27	2.5%	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 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

43.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

32.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree20%

disagree40%

strongly disagree35%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree3%

agree9%

disagree55%

strongly disagree31%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree17%

agree18%

disagree25%

strongly disagree32%

not applicable8%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree6%

agree11%

disagree33%

strongly disagree33%

dont know17%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree11%

agree25%

disagree32%

strongly disagree25%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree6%

agree38%

disagree22%

strongly disagree26%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree5%

agree32%

disagree43%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree2%

agree40%

disagree42%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree12%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree3%

agree18%

disagree28%

strongly disagree37%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes29%

no71%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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