Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR · Leicestershire · secondary school
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38th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 895 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.8 · 29 | 46% | 1.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.8 · 6 | 38% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.7 · 14 | 15% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Countesthorpe Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.8, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,149 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,795. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Countesthorpe Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is "ambitious for all pupils" and that "pupils’ behaviour is improving" with disruption in lessons being "rare". However, it notes that recent improvement work has "yet to have the necessary, full impact so that all pupils attend and achieve consistently well".
Strengths
- "Personal development" is rated Good, with pupils benefiting from a "well-considered" PSHE curriculum and opportunities to develop interests.
- "Sixth-form provision" is rated Good, with students receiving a "more consistently strong learning experience" and acting as "extremely positive role models".
- Staff show "vigilance and care", ensuring pupils "feel safe in school" and have "many staff to turn to for help".
- The school provides "high-quality careers advice and guidance" and has worked hard to improve "engagement with the community".
- "Provision for pupils with SEND is improving", with needs identified "more swiftly" and high-quality support from trust experts.
Areas to improve
- "Pupils’ absence is too high", particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, meaning vulnerable pupils are "missing their education".
- "Learning is not always sufficiently adapted to meet the needs of pupils with SEND" across all subjects, restricting their achievement.
- The curriculum is "not implemented consistently", with insufficient checks to ensure pupils have the correct knowledge and vocabulary to progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective".
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.4 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 38.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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