Northstowe Secondary College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Stirling Road, CB24 1DJ |
| School Website | www.northstowesc.org |
| Telephone | 1223343800 |
| URN | 148128 |
School Census
| Total | 471 |
| Girls/Boys | 239/232 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 75 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 51.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 220 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Martin Bacon Academy
(0.06 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stirling Road, , CB24 1DH