The Robert Smyth Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Burnmill Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7JG |
| Phone | 01858440770 |
| Reference Number | 137161 |
The Robert Smyth Academy continues to maintain its status as a good school, with leaders demonstrating high expectations for all pupils including those with special educational needs. Pupils exhibit a positive attitude towards their education, demonstrated by their good behavior and willingness to engage in lessons. The school’s efforts in pastoral support are noteworthy, reflecting effective collaboration with parents to enhance attendance following the pandemic. Moreover, a diverse range of extracurricular activities enriches pupils’ educational experiences and fosters community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1277 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.65%
Girls: 50.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 105 | 216 |
| 8 | 96 | 115 | 211 |
| 9 | 82 | 99 | 181 |
| 10 | 91 | 89 | 180 |
| 11 | 86 | 93 | 179 |
| 12 | 93 | 84 | 177 |
| 13 | 75 | 58 | 133 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Robert Smyth School | |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Strong pastoral support for student well-being.
- Effective reading support established early in Year 7.
- Good subject knowledge among teachers.
- Well-structured enrichment activities and career guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development in a few subjects needs improvement.
- Some teachers do not effectively use checks on pupils' prior learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.5% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.52 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.38 |
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 | 9.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 246 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 91 | 17 |
Previous Years
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