The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBadgerbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Foxfields Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Primary · 2.1km away
Cosby Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Countesthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Countesthorpe Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Countesthorpe Academy?
Countesthorpe Academy currently has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Countesthorpe Academy take?
Countesthorpe Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Countesthorpe Academy?
Countesthorpe Academy is in Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Countesthorpe Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Countesthorpe Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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