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The Robert Smyth Academy

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

personMr Daniel Cleary

corporate_fareTUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onMarket Harborough, LE16 7JG

language Visit Website phone 1858440770

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,169

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Leicestershire

#620 of 3,216 nationally

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The Robert Smyth Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Market Harborough, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Robert Smyth Academy is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,277 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53, placing the school #8 in Leicestershire and #620 of 3,216 nationally. 62.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 44.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 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

Grade 5+ E&M

62.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.5%

Entering EBacc85.50%

EBacc APS5.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85.90%

EBacc APS5.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS4.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.98

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

141

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.0%

Achieving A*–A20.1%

Achieving A*–B44.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.3%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

155

Retention rate96.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

163

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

132

Retention rate98.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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12 September 2017

Inspection Report

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05 October 2015

Inspection Report

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10 March 2015

Inspection Report

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26 September 2014

Inspection Report

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11 December 2013

Inspection Report

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01 November 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-09-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-10-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-10

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,277 pupils. During this period, there were 36 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, 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)	1,277	36	2.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,276	35	2.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,205	34	2.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,200	16	1.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,202	43	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,165	35	3.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,169	34	2.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,166	24	2.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,106	19	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,109	8	0.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,105	43	3.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,032	6	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,028	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,025	30	2.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	886	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	886	20	2.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	885	31	3.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	886	9	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	886	34	3.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	883	27	3.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	917	20	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	919	29	3.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	922	27	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	950	7	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	963	36	3.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	960	31	3.2%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 75 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree23%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree25%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

not applicable34%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree44%

agree33%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree46%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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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

Top Secondary Schools in Leicestershire

Manor High School

The Market Bosworth School

Beauchamp College

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gartree High School