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Moulton School and Science College

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

personDr Angela Dabbs

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location_onNorthampton, NN3 7SD

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,389

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Attainment 8

46.1

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GCSE Rank

#11 in West Northamptonshire

#1,530 of 3,216 nationally

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Moulton School and Science College is a Academy converter secondary school in Northampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Moulton School and Science College 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 MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE. The school has approximately 1,436 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing the school #11 in West Northamptonshire and #1,530 of 3,216 nationally. 44.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 41.9% 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 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 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.2 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

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

44.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.9%

Entering EBacc26.70%

EBacc APS4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.30%

EBacc APS4.18

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.21

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.36

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

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

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A14.5%

Achieving A*–B41.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.7%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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09 March 2022

Inspection Report

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18 January 2017

Inspection Report

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09 July 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-01-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-07-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-11-04

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

8.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(60 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 1,436 pupils. During this period, there were 115 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.0%, 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)	1,436	115	8.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,433	119	8.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,421	154	10.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,411	127	9.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,390	120	8.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,383	51	3.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,389	71	5.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,396	40	2.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,352	32	2.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,349	33	2.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,357	38	2.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,326	54	4.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,326	10	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,322	46	3.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,335	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,335	57	4.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,338	55	4.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,327	52	3.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,335	59	4.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,338	44	3.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,363	41	3.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,367	53	3.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,369	59	4.3%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,372	51	3.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,373	28	2.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,375	22	1.6%	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 51 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 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.

78.0%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.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree24%

agree40%

disagree24%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree39%

agree23%

disagree11%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

not applicable12%

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

yes18%

no82%

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

strongly agree26%

agree32%

disagree21%

strongly disagree16%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree32%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree33%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree40%

agree52%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree34%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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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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