SchoolScoresThe Robert Smyth Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG
01858 440770 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 September 2017.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
63% — 16 points above the Leicestershire average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% | 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. | 53 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 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.
148 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 | 39% | 28% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 9% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 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
133 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 | 20% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 44% | 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. | 33.4 | 32.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 402 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 46 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| Psychology | 37 | 8% | 22% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 35 | 11% | 34% | 40% |
| Biology | 32 | 13% | 28% | 27% |
| Geography | 27 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| Sociology | 26 | 8% | 23% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 25 | 4% | 20% | 30% |
| Economics | 24 | 4% | 17% | 26% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 20 | 0% | 15% | 14% |
| History | 16 | 0% | 6% | 23% |
| Physics | 15 | 7% | 20% | 31% |
| Government and Politics | 14 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 13 | 15% | 62% | 38% |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 11 | 0% | 18% | 17% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 9 | 11% | 44% | 15% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 11% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 6 | 0% | 33% | 36% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 50% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Spanish, German, French, Music, Art and Design (Photography).
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.
163 students in this year group.
89% — 6 points above the Leicestershire average, and 10 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. | 89% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 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.
127 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. | 32% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 223 |
| Of those, offered a place | 206 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 522 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 18.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 20th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 42nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 9th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 93% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 37th highest of 44 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 14% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Brooke House College 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 3% A*/A at A level
- Welland Park Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2012), confirmed 2025 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Robert Smyth Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Robert Smyth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Robert Smyth Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Robert Smyth Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 223 families put The Robert Smyth Academy as their first choice for 207 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 206 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 137161.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- 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.