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DSLV E-ACT Academy

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

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location_onDaventry, NN11 4LJ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,039

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Attainment 8

37.2

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GCSE Rank

#20 in West Northamptonshire

#2,865 of 3,216 nationally

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DSLV E-ACT Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Daventry, serving ages 3-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

DSLV E-ACT Academy is an academy sponsor led in Daventry, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 3-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of E-ACT. The school has approximately 1,020 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2, placing the school #20 in West Northamptonshire and #2,865 of 3,216 nationally. 25.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 8% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #101 of 22 primaries in West Northamptonshire and #11,114 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 24.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 1.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.51 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. 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

37.2

Grade 5+ E&M

25.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.8%

Entering EBacc10.50%

EBacc APS3.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.20%

EBacc APS3.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.46

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.1

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.31

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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

86%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.51

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A1.9%

Achieving A*–B24.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate84.2%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate86.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate66.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

46%

LA 60%

Reading54% LA 75%

Writing65% LA 71%

Maths58% LA 73%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 61%England 61%

Reading69% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing61% LA 72% · Eng 72%

Maths61% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

49%

LA 58%England 60%

Reading59% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing51% LA 70% · Eng 71%

Maths57% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.1

Read

LA -0.1

-2.0 to 2.2

-1.2

Write

LA 0.2

-3.2 to 0.8

-1.1

Maths

LA -0.4

-3.0 to 0.9

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

43%

LA 62%England 65%

Reading49% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing53% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths57% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.1

Read

LA -0.3

-6.9 to -3.3

-5.2

Write

LA -0.2

-6.9 to -3.6

-5.2

Maths

LA -0.9

-6.7 to -3.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 62%

Reading74% LA 75%

Writing74% LA 79%

Maths72% LA 72%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.5

Read

LA -0.4

-4.4 to -0.6

-1.3

Write

LA -0.3

-3.1 to 0.5

-3.4

Maths

LA -0.9

-5.1 to -1.7

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 April 2022

Inspection Report

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01 December 2021

Inspection Report

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01 February 2017

Inspection Report

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11 October 2016

Inspection Report

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12 January 2016

Inspection Report

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17 June 2015

Inspection Report

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02 July 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-04-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-02-01

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-10-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-17

None Legacy

Inadequate

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

8.3%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(44 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 1,020 pupils. During this period, there were 85 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.3%, 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)	1,020	85	8.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,016	81	8.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,063	145	13.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,074	64	6.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,080	57	5.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,046	27	2.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,039	7	0.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,016	2	0.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	984	2	0.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	974	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	965	1	0.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	916	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	916	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	908	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	919	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	919	92	10.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	909	85	9.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	925	97	10.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	927	89	9.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	934	79	8.5%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,021	130	12.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,021	143	14.0%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,008	66	6.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,067	41	3.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,078	24	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,089	46	4.2%	3.1%	1

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 46 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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DSLV E-ACT Academy

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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)

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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