Countesthorpe Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Winchester Road, LE8 5PR |
| School Website | www.clcc.college |
| Telephone | 1162771555 |
| URN | 147902 |
School Census
| Total | 1232 |
| Girls/Boys | 607/625 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 196 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/10/2024 | |
| 05/07/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 02/07/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 29/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/07/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 7.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.31 |
| Progress 8 | -0.79 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | 7% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.52 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.53 |
| Progress 8 | -0.53 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 236 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |