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Countesthorpe Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMr Gareth Williams

corporate_fareLIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onCountesthorpe, LE8 5PR

language Visit Website phone 1162771555

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,232

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Attainment 8

38.9

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GCSE Rank

#40 in Leicestershire

#2,681 of 3,216 nationally

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Countesthorpe Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Countesthorpe, serving ages 11-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Countesthorpe Academy is an academy converter in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,190 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, placing the school #40 in Leicestershire and #2,681 of 3,216 nationally. 40.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 38.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

40.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.8%

Entering EBacc12.30%

EBacc APS3.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7.20%

EBacc APS3.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.53

2021

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

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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)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

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

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A18.5%

Achieving A*–B38.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.8%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

105

Retention rate99.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate98.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 October 2024

Inspection Report

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05 July 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-07-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-07-02

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-04-18

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

12.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.0%(83 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 1,190 pupils. During this period, there were 153 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.9%, 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)	1,190	153	12.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,187	194	16.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,237	88	7.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,246	92	7.4%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,231	162	13.2%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,229	73	5.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,232	105	8.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,236	80	6.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,278	54	4.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,274	51	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,277	81	6.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,371	65	4.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,376	21	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,377	73	5.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	0	20	-	3.2%	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 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree19%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree21%

agree29%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable24%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree15%

agree27%

disagree32%

strongly disagree20%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree49%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree47%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree31%

agree56%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree34%

agree55%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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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