Kettering Science Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Deeble Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7AA |
| Phone | 01536532700 |
| Reference Number | 135967 |
Kettering Science Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now performing well in all areas, earning a overall effectiveness rating of good. The leadership team, along with support from the Brooke Weston Multi-Academy Trust, has transformed the school into a place where high expectations and a broad, ambitious curriculum are emphasized. Both pupils and staff report a positive school climate with effective strategies in place for behaviour management and student support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The sixth form is particularly successful, with students expressing strong satisfaction with their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1454 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.35%
Girls: 38.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 163 | 104 | 267 |
| 8 | 160 | 101 | 261 |
| 9 | 164 | 103 | 267 |
| 10 | 158 | 104 | 262 |
| 11 | 170 | 96 | 266 |
| 12 | 40 | 27 | 67 |
| 13 | 37 | 27 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.7% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| African | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils are well-behaved and have respect for staff and peers.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and knowledge-rich.
- Teachers have expert subject knowledge and employ effective teaching methods.
- Strong support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
- The school provides a calm and orderly learning environment.
- Students in the sixth form have high rates of attendance and positive experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods are not used consistently to aid pupil improvement.
- Some learning activities do not match well with intended learning outcomes.
- Limited engagement with a minority of parents regarding school achievements.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 42.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.58 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.57 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 159 | 57 |
| Third Preference | 112 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Compass Primary Academy
Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7EA |
0.08 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fuller Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0JH |
0.37 miles |
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Kingsley Special Academy
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
0.57 miles |
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Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
0.59 miles |
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Grange Primary Academy
Jean Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0PL |
0.6 miles |
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Millbrook Infant School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5BZ |
0.62 miles |
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Ronald Tree Nursery School
Laburnum Crescent, Kettering, NN16 9PH |
0.64 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
0.66 miles |
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Hawthorn Community Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HT |
0.72 miles |
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Kettering Park Junior Academy
Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE |
0.85 miles |
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Kettering Park Infant Academy
Park Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9RU |
0.85 miles |
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St Peter's School
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0.88 miles |
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Youth Works Community College
Keystone, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9HX |
0.93 miles |
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Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Highfield Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HY |
1.03 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Grafton Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DF |
1.08 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JZ |
1.18 miles |
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Barton Seagrave Primary School
Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QY |
1.36 miles |
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Hall Meadow Primary School
Packer Road, Lake Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP |
1.48 miles |
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Brambleside Primary School
Cleveland Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NZ |
1.5 miles |
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Hayfield Cross CofE School
Hayfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5FJ |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Isebrook School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
0.67 miles |
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Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE |
0.81 miles |
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS |
1 miles |
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Bishop Stopford School
Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BJ |
1.08 miles |
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The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW |
1.32 miles |
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Wren Spinney School
Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7LB |
1.45 miles |
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Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
Stone Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF |
2.75 miles |
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Montsaye Academy
Greening Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6BB |
4.59 miles |
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Brooke Weston Academy
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA |
4.84 miles |