The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
20.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,277
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 11.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Cleary (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Divergent School Harborough
Independent · 520m away
Brooke House College
Independent · 563m away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Welland Park Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wellington Place Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Little Bowden School
Primary · 1.7km away
Meadowdale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Robert Smyth Academy a selective school?
No. The Robert Smyth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Robert Smyth Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Robert Smyth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Robert Smyth Academy?
The Robert Smyth Academy currently has 1,277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Robert Smyth Academy take?
The Robert Smyth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Robert Smyth Academy?
The Robert Smyth Academy is in Market Harborough, LE16 7JG, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Robert Smyth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Robert Smyth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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