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Moulton School and Science College
- Secondary
- Moulton NN3 7SD
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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 | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well overall, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in most lessons; incidents of low-level disruption are dealt with quickly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt curriculum delivery for SEND pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Staff select activities that help pupils understand new learning readily.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need to check pupils’ prior knowledge more consistently.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers work effectively with newly appointed leaders.
Communication: Leaders work well with parents to secure help for pupils with SEND.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying appropriately and act quickly when a pupil is at risk.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Frequent leadership opportunities such as joining the school council and becoming a lead ambassador.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders have established an effective system for recording and monitoring the safety of pupils.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding is present in the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including LGBT group, sports clubs, and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is well planned with plentiful information on future options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The curriculum prepares pupils well for further study at post-16 and beyond.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Newly appointed leaders identify pupils with SEND accurately and work effectively with parents and carers.
Subjects Offered: Pupils can study a broad and ambitious range of subjects, including in the sixth form.
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About Us
Moulton School and Science College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1411 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We're glad you're here. We hope it gives you the essential information you require and that it reflects the ideals and objectives that we regard as being fundamental to our culture and philosophy. The school is a kind, inclusive, and diligent community that pursues excellence in everything we do. We want our students to graduate from high school having made the most academic progress possible as well as with happy memories of the variety of opportunities they've taken advantage of, the connections they've made, and the adventures they've had, such as through our premier student leadership programme. Our students are dedicated to their education, and we hold them to the greatest standards in terms of both their academic performance and the moral character they exhibit as they mature and develop. Our mission statement, ASPIRE Strive for Great Things, sets the tone for both our goals and the accomplishments we can celebrate. Our success is based on partnerships, and we are fortunate to have staff of the highest calibre who look out for and mentor students throughout their time at Moulton, pushing them to grow into the best young people they can be at every turn. We are also fortunate to have the unwavering and zealous support of our parent body. As you may imagine, we are quite proud of our pupils. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us or stop by one of our open evenings.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.40% | 35.00% | 11.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.21 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 40% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 44% | 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 | 46% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.74 | 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 | 95% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.65% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 44% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 47.76% | 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 | 42% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 3.04 | 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% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.21% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 46% 1 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 4 | 41.86% | 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 | 56% | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 1 | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 3 | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.65 | 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 | 95% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 47% 7 | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 7 | 41.3% | 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 | 58% | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 7 | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 2 | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.7 | 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 | 95% | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.65% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 40% | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 40.33% | 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 | 61% | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 13.75% | 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% | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.05% | 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 | 33.6 | 26.95 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.9 | 27.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.40% | 9.32% | 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 | 79 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 58.48% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 21.22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.87% | 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 | 35.52 | 30.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.84 | 29.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 12.29% | 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 | 86 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 57.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 21.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 8.18% | 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 | 33.41 4 | 25.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.31 6 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 7.93% | 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 | 98 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 53.52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.33% | 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 | 29.55 2 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.84 4 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.4% | 8.94% | 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 | - | 34.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.27% | 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 | 31.63 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.38 | 23.95 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 7.8% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 34.8% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 22.9% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moulton School and Science College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1