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Kettering Science Academy

State school · Kettering, NN15 7AA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,418 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,418 ·
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Jennifer Giovanelli

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 21 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Compass Primary Academy 9 %
Compass Primary Academy 8 %
Millbrook Junior School 8 %
Millbrook Junior School 7 %
Kettering Park Junior Academy 6 %
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery 5 %
Kettering Park Junior Academy 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Grange Primary Academy 4 %
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 4 %
Hawthorn Community Primary School 3 %
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 3 %
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery 2 %
Grange Primary Academy 2 %
St Edward's Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 2 %
Hawthorn Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
78%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
17%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
83
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,418
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Deeble Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 7AA
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Telephone: 01536 532700

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ketteringscienceacademy.org

Local authority: North Northamptonshire

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School data & information Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA
1,418 Pupil numbers
28 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
83 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.40
LA avg.
43.40
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.20 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 4
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 220 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
17%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.43
LA avg.
32.20
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 7 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 C
Psychology GCE A level 26 C
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 12 B
Law GCE A level 14 C
History GCE A level 7 C
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 12 D
Chemistry GCE A level 15 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 18 C
Biology GCE A level 18 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Kettering Science Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 4 If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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