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Countesthorpe Academy

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Countesthorpe Academy

Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR

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Pupils
1,190
Ages
11-19
FSM
21.7%
Attainment 8
38.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.5%
Basics 9-5
40.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.3%
EBacc APS
3.26
EBacc 9-5
6.9%
EBacc 9-4
8.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.08
A*-A Grades
18.5%
A*-B Grades
38.8%
AAB+ %
14.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 114 students entered

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About Countesthorpe Academy

Countesthorpe Academy is a secondary school in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 1,190 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Countesthorpe Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Countesthorpe Leysland Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Countesthorpe Academy

What is Countesthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Countesthorpe Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Countesthorpe Academy's latest exam results?
Countesthorpe Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Countesthorpe Academy located?
Countesthorpe Academy is a secondary school in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire (LE8 5PR).
How many pupils attend Countesthorpe Academy?
Countesthorpe Academy has around 1,190 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Countesthorpe Academy with other schools?
View Countesthorpe Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicestershire.