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Kettering Science Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Academic Progress: Pupils build on what they know. The connections they make help them to remember.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well in and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have expert subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use visualisers to model and present information clearly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some occasions activities are not well matched to the intended learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: A range of after-school extra-curricular activities.
Communication: Leaders must ensure more effective engagement and communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents have negative views of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take quick action to tackle concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders accurately monitor and evaluate the school’s work.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are vigilant and highly trained to recognise risks.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders triage concerns and take swift action to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a range of after-school activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students engaged with employers during ‘world of work’ days.
Career Counselling Services: Engagement about approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students achieve the qualifications they need for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strategies help pupils with SEND achieve same learning as others.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives in English, mathematics, art, history, science and physical education.
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Kettering Science Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

It has 1418 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

92.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Being the Associate Principal at KSA makes me really proud. As an academy, we strive to excel in everything we do. We encourage academic excellence in our students and think that great pastoral and academic assistance can help to develop the full person. We are a thoughtful, pro-active neighbourhood where the students are at the centre of everything we do. To ensure that they realise their full potential and become the best version of themselves, our students receive excellent instruction in a wonderful learning environment. KSA promotes a wide range of extracurricular activities and learning opportunities that aid students in becoming ready for life in the outside world. At KSA, students are considered as unique individuals and are given an education that is most suited to their skills and goals.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-19 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Girls
Student teacher ratio 17 15.1 17.9
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 29% 48% 50%
Grade 5 or above A Level 6.50% - 8.90%
Day Fees - - -
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Kettering Science Academy Reviews
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Lots of fights and bulling going on.toliets have no proper locks .one whole school fight between two schools and very unsafe would not attend.
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.04 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 40.0 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 29% 26.97% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 41.73% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 59% 26.1% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 10.07% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 15.43% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.64 2.77 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 93.13% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 196 150 144
Pupils staying in education 84% 85.33% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 33.17% 32.73%
School sixth forms 29% 36.21% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.17% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 16% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.71% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 5.17% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.12 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 29.03% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 43.41% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 62% 25.34% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 11.24% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 16.31% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.84 2.85 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 89.21% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 181 146 141
Pupils staying in education 88% 84.04% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 36.63% 34.03%
School sixth forms 33% 36.79% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 10.58% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.75% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.33% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.35 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 2 30.24% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 1 45.32% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 39% 27.44% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 1 11.92% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 26% 5 18.48% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.77 3.07 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 93% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 196 133 135
Pupils staying in education 85% 85.29% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 38.71% 33.25%
School sixth forms 35% 35.38% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.05% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 11.24% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 4.48% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.43% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.14 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 41.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 6 27.04% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 5 42% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 43% 28.16% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 9.64% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 4 16.2% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.63 2.87 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 85% 89.25% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 202 150 140
Pupils staying in education 76% 76.25% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 42% 34.45% 28.31%
School sixth forms 34% 34% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 11.25% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.4% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.45% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.53 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 39.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 31% 30.59% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 47.5% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 34% 30.32% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 14.82% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 16.77% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 93% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 200 155 145
Pupils staying in education 85% 69.39% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 41.56% 30.58%
School sixth forms 33% 35.39% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.28% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 6.11% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 9% 3.33% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.01 30.61 30.01
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.75 31.6 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.50% 11.72% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 46 70 201
Students staying in education 76% 58.11% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 5.42% 6.08%
Students entering employment 11% 22.32% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 5.63% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.27 34.82 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.3 33.94 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 17.8% 16.05% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 46 73 248
Students staying in education 65% 64.32% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5.79% 5%
Students entering employment 15% 19.74% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 6.16% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.56 1 30.01 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.49 2 31.19 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 13.2% 11.41% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 56 75 232
Students staying in education 63% 59.81% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 8.63% 7.77%
Students entering employment 22% 20.25% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 8% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.01 5 28.02 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.00 2 29.79 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.5% 11.81% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education - 7.56% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.25% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 8.38% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 1.88% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 23.06 27.63 26.73
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.47 31.26 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.1% 12.17% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 6 0 3
Students staying in education 10 14.07% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 5.6% 6.37%
Students entering employment 20% 22.27% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 1.67% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kettering Science Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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