The Robert Smyth Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Burnmill Road, LE16 7JG |
| School Website | www.robertsmyth.tgacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1858440770 |
| URN | 137161 |
School Census
| Total | 1169 |
| Girls/Boys | 555/614 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.5%/52.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 86 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/09/2017 | Good |
| 10/03/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 29 November 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 12 September 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 October 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 March 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 26 September 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 December 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 01 November 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 85.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 87% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.42 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 83% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.4 |
| Progress 8 | 0.47 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 450 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 278 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 225 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 201 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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