The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 112 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 743
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 31.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Fisher
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Barford Road, St. Neots, PE19 2SH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ernulf Academy a selective school?
No. Ernulf Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ernulf Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ernulf Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ernulf Academy?
Ernulf Academy currently has 743 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ernulf Academy take?
Ernulf Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ernulf Academy?
Ernulf Academy is in St. Neots, PE19 2SH, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ernulf Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ernulf Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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