The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
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
34%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% 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 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,179
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 25.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mr Maughan Johnson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QE
Town setting
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St James Infant School
Primary · 944m away
Abbey CofE Academy
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Ashby Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
DSLV E-ACT Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
E-ACT The Grange School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Parker E-ACT Academy a selective school?
No. The Parker E-ACT Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Parker E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Parker E-ACT Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Parker E-ACT Academy?
The Parker E-ACT Academy currently has 1,179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Parker E-ACT Academy take?
The Parker E-ACT Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Parker E-ACT Academy?
The Parker E-ACT Academy is in Daventry, NN11 0QE, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Parker E-ACT Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Parker E-ACT Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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