The Parker E-ACT Academy
Daventry, NN11 0QE · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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20th 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 893 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 32.6 · 20 | 46% | 0.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 38% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.1 · 20 | 15% | 0.31 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Parker E-ACT Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.8% 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 was -0.27 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 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,132 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,210. 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 support is available for students who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about The Parker E-ACT Academy
Overview
The report states that leadership instability has contributed to a "decline in standards" and that the school has "not been successful in working with staff and parents to bring about the necessary improvements." Consequently, the quality of education and behaviour are judged as inadequate, with pupils not achieving as well as they should.
Strengths
- The school has ensured a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with clear key knowledge and skills.
- Sixth-form students benefit from a "well-organised curriculum" and teachers with "strong subject knowledge."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and pupils know they have an adult to talk to if needed.
- Pupils enjoy opportunities such as the choir, drama, art clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
- Attendance rates are "improving gradually," with sharper improvements for those previously persistently absent.
Areas to improve
- The school must take "swift action" to address weaknesses, ensuring staff have the necessary expertise and support.
- Systems to deal with "internal truancy and high absence rates," particularly for pupils with SEND, must be effective.
- Staff must consistently check pupils’ understanding to address "gaps in learning or misconceptions."
- Staff need to raise expectations of pupil work and make appropriate adaptations for pupils with SEND to access the curriculum.
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 | 37.3 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.1 |
| 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
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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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