Guilsborough Academy
Northampton, NN6 8QE · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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17th of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 24 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 767 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.6 · 52 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.6 · 53 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guilsborough Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, 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 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding, Allotment, Homework, Puzzles and games, Reading, and Duke of Edinburgh clubs. Sports include Table Tennis and Badminton tournaments. Arts activities feature drama productions, musical events, and poetry live. Trips include visits to Corby, the University of Northampton, Burghley House, and London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,198 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,412. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating?
What Ofsted said about Guilsborough Academy
Overview
The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership all ‘require improvement’, although sixth-form provision is rated ‘good’. Pupils have ‘mixed feelings’ about the school; while some enjoy it and feel safe, others report that bullying and discriminatory language occur, and they lack confidence that the school will address these issues.
Strengths
- Sixth-form students ‘speak positively’ about their experience, with teachers delivering the curriculum well and students achieving well.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘well’ and provides opportunities for parents to engage.
- There is an ‘ambitious curriculum in place for most subjects’ with detailed knowledge sequencing.
- Pupils have access to a ‘range of opportunities to learn about different careers’ and various clubs, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must break new information into ‘manageable chunks’ and systematically check understanding to address gaps in knowledge.
- Staff must use the school’s behaviour system ‘consistently’ to ensure pupils understand expectations and reduce low-level disruption.
- The school must ensure all pupils know how to report bullying and have confidence in how concerns are dealt with.
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 | 46.1 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.6 |
| 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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