Is The Parker E-ACT Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Inadequate. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 21st of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Parker E-ACT Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Parker E-ACT Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.1 (England: 46.2). 32.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Parker E-ACT Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Parker E-ACT Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Parker E-ACT Academy

Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 0QE

Local ranking21st of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: InadequateUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1210

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 28 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Placed in a category of concern: Serious weaknesses.

Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes: Inadequate
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership & management: Inadequate
Sixth form provision: Requires improvement

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 32.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 193

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 45.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

25.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

26.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.1
16-18 Cohort: 98

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1179
Boys: 584 (52%)
Girls: 548 (48%)
Capacity: 1210 (94% full)
SEND: 13.2%
FSM Eligible: 26.0%
EAL: 12.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.2%
SEN Support: 8.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 70.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,713/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.7%
White Other: 15.5%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.0%
Asian Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%

76.7%

White British

15.5%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01327705816

TheParkerEnquiries@e-act.org.uk

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Ashby Road

Daventry, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138235
UKPRN: 10037573
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: E-ACT

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