SchoolScoresCountesthorpe Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR
0116 277 1555 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 29 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
304 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicestershire comparisons use the 30 of its 45 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 77% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 43% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 133 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 27 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 232 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 29 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 39% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 71 parents of children with SEND 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 16% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 70% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicestershire figures pool parents at the Leicestershire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
203 pupils in this year group.
41% — 6 points below the Leicestershire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38.9 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
241 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Leicestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 28% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 34% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
101 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 19% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 39% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.1 | 32.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 260 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 41 | 2% | 22% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 33 | 0% | 3% | 16% |
| Mathematics | 28 | 7% | 25% | 40% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 22 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| Biology | 20 | 10% | 30% | 27% |
| English Literature | 14 | 7% | 21% | 23% |
| Geography | 14 | 0% | 29% | 23% |
| Sociology | 14 | 0% | 7% | 20% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 23% | 22% |
| History | 12 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 18% | 36% | 30% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 13% | 25% | 38% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, French, Mathematics (Further), Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
90 students in this year group.
93% — 10 points above the Leicestershire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
87 students in this year group.
80% — 19 points above the Leicestershire average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 61% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 14% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 65% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 187 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 176 |
| Of those, offered a place | 176 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 342 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.2% | 18.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 29th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 27% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 44 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 92% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.5% | 12.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Brooke House Day School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
- South Wigston High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wigston College 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Wigston Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brockington College 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Countesthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 29 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Countesthorpe Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Countesthorpe Academy?
74% of the 304 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Countesthorpe Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Countesthorpe Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 176 families put Countesthorpe Academy as their first choice for 187 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 176 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147902.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.