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Secondary schools in and near Countesthorpe

All 1 secondary school in Countesthorpe, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Countesthorpe

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  1. Countesthorpe Academy

    Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Countesthorpe average.

    176 first choices, 187 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1638.7

    Countesthorpe 38.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.8%Countesthorpe 9.8%
    Pupils
    1,149
    Pupils per teacher
    17.9
    View school Countesthorpe Academy

Just outside Countesthorpe

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Countesthorpe.

  1. Foxfields Academy

    0.9 miles from Countesthorpe · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    18.9%
    Pupils
    105
    Pupils per teacher
    5.5
    View school Foxfields Academy

  2. South Wigston High School

    1.6 miles from Countesthorpe · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

    Results close to the Countesthorpe average, high absence.

    97 first choices, 111 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1636.9

    Countesthorpe 38.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.3%Countesthorpe 9.8%
    Pupils
    730
    Pupils per teacher
    15.1
    View school South Wigston High School

  4. Wigston College

    2.1 miles from Countesthorpe · Academy · Secondary · Ages 16 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    No published results yet.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Countesthorpe 9.8%
    Pupils
    241
    Pupils per teacher
    14.9
    View school Wigston College
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  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Countesthorpe, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in Countesthorpe, teaching 1,149 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Countesthorpe scored an average Attainment 8 of 38.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

22.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,564 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 26.2% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Countesthorpe?
There are 1 secondary schools in Countesthorpe, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Countesthorpe?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Countesthorpe on Eduscope are Countesthorpe Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Countesthorpe ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Countesthorpe secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Countesthorpe is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Countesthorpe?
When choosing a secondary school in Countesthorpe, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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