The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,260
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 14.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- GUILSBOROUGH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Frazer (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Guilsborough Academy a selective school?
No. Guilsborough Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Guilsborough Academy's Ofsted rating?
Guilsborough Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guilsborough Academy?
Guilsborough Academy currently has 1,260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guilsborough Academy take?
Guilsborough Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Guilsborough Academy?
Guilsborough Academy is in Northampton, NN6 8QE, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guilsborough Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Guilsborough Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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