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Secondary schools in and near Irthlingborough

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

1 school in Irthlingborough

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  1. Huxlow Academy

    Irthlingborough, NN9 5TY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Irthlingborough average.

    98 first choices, 105 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1639.8

    Irthlingborough 39.8England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.6%Irthlingborough 9.6%
    Pupils
    783
    Pupils per teacher
    17.2
    View school Huxlow Academy

Just outside Irthlingborough

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Irthlingborough.

  1. Chelveston Road School

    1.8 miles from Irthlingborough · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    10.6%
    Pupils
    144
    Pupils per teacher
    6.5
    View school Chelveston Road School

  2. The Ferrers School

    2.0 miles from Irthlingborough · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Irthlingborough average.

    143 first choices, 149 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1640.2

    Irthlingborough 39.8England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.2%Irthlingborough 9.6%
    Pupils
    937
    Pupils per teacher
    18.2
    View school The Ferrers School

  3. Rushden Academy

    2.1 miles from Irthlingborough · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Irthlingborough average.

    173 first choices, 175 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.1

    Irthlingborough 39.8England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.3%Irthlingborough 9.6%
    Pupils
    961
    Pupils per teacher
    19.8
    View school Rushden Academy

  4. Refocus

    3.6 miles from Irthlingborough · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Irthlingborough 9.6%
    Pupils
    63
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Refocus
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Irthlingborough

  1. Apply by 31 October.

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

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Irthlingborough, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in Irthlingborough, teaching 783 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Irthlingborough scored an average Attainment 8 of 39.8 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

23.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,239 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 28.2% 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 Irthlingborough?
There are 1 secondary schools in Irthlingborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Irthlingborough?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Irthlingborough on Eduscope are Huxlow 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 Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Irthlingborough is 17:1. 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 Irthlingborough?
When choosing a secondary school in Irthlingborough, 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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