Ofsted: Good

Isebrook School

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personMrs Tracy Hall

corporate_fareCREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onKettering, NN15 6PT

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

253

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Attainment 8

0.1

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GCSE Rank

#26 in North Northamptonshire

#4,652 of 4,663 nationally

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Isebrook School is a Academy special converter school in Kettering, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Isebrook School is an academy special converter in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It is part of CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 252 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.1, placing the school #26 in North Northamptonshire and #4,652 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.05

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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

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 February 2023

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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04 March 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-02-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-06-09

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(9 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 252 pupils. During this period, there were 11 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	252	11	4.4%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	250	9	3.6%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	254	2	0.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	250	4	1.6%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	252	5	2.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	250	7	2.8%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	253	4	1.6%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	253	11	4.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	265	6	2.3%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	268	8	3.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	270	8	3.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	237	4	1.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	237	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	235	5	2.1%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	200	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	200	4	2.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	205	13	6.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	182	1	0.5%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	181	7	3.9%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	184	5	2.7%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	169	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	171	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	170	1	0.6%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	156	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	156	2	1.3%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	157	9	5.7%	3.1%

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 52 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 21 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 4 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.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

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

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know14%

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

strongly agree41%

agree33%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

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

strongly agree39%

agree22%

disagree8%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

not applicable14%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree47%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree8%

don't know16%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree12%

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

strongly agree33%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree31%

agree53%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

Isebrook School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover