Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–19, in Countesthorpe, LE8, in the Leicestershire council area. It has 1,149 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 October 2024): Good in 2 areas, Requires improvement in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Good in 2 areas, Requires improvement in 3 areas — inspected 29 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.8 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 40.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 203 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 30.08 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 101 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,149 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 22.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.26% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.18% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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