The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.2
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.51
Band 4Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 87 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,020
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Co-headteachers: Hannah Rowe - Primary Sarah Hadlow - Secondary (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawke Road, Southbrook, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Daventry Hill School
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St James Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Falconer's Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Falconer's Hill Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Parker E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
E-ACT The Grange School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ashby Fields Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is DSLV E-ACT Academy a selective school?
No. DSLV E-ACT Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is DSLV E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
DSLV E-ACT Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend DSLV E-ACT Academy?
DSLV E-ACT Academy currently has 1,020 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does DSLV E-ACT Academy take?
DSLV E-ACT Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is DSLV E-ACT Academy?
DSLV E-ACT Academy is in Daventry, NN11 4LJ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does DSLV E-ACT Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, DSLV E-ACT Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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