SchoolScoresDSLV E-ACT Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 18 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of E-ACT
Hawke Road, Southbrook, Daventry, NN11 4LJ
01327 313400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2022.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
26 pupils in this year group.
46% — 17 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
143 pupils in this year group.
25% — 17 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% | 42% | 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. | 37.2 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 4.0 | 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.
87 pupils in this year group.
86% — 6 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 31% | 42% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 48% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 86% |
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
21 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 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. | 27.1 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 54 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 20% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Business Studies:Single, English Literature, Biology, English Language, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Art and Design (Textiles), Chemistry, Physics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Drama and Theatre Studies, Environmental Science, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics.
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.
44 students in this year group.
89% — 8 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 89% |
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.
18 students in this year group.
72% — 15 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 60% | 72% |
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 West Northamptonshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 89 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 75 |
| Of those, offered a place | 75 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 158 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 31 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.5% | 20.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 19.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 39% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.7% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.20% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 18.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 23 state secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 16.3%* | 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
- The Parker E-ACT Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is DSLV E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
DSLV E-ACT Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2022.
How did DSLV E-ACT Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 25% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points below the England average of 45%.
Is DSLV E-ACT Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 75 families put DSLV E-ACT Academy as their first choice for 89 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 75 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 138073.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, 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.