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Kettering Science Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,400 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Brooke Weston Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Brooke Weston Academy, Corby Technical School, Corby Business Academy and Thomas Clarkson Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Attainment and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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