Isebrook School, based in Kettering, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Isebrook School currently has around 252 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73% boys and 27% girls. Around 45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 249 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 10% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Eastleigh Road, Kettering, NN15 6PT
Website: www.isebrooksen.co.uk
Telephone: 01536500030
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Tracy Latham
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141791

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/01/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 252
Number of Pupils: 252
Number of Boys: 184
Number of Girls: 68

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 39% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British77.00%194
Unclassified6.00%15
Other White4.80%12
White and Asian2.00%5
White and Black Caribbean1.60%4
Indian1.20%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%3
Pakistani1.20%3
Other Mixed1.20%3
White and Black African0.80%2
Bangladeshi0.80%2
Other Black0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.80%2
Other Asian0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.65)
Of the 28 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 24 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.65
Town average
0.22
Local authority average
0.22
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
47%
Local authority average
47%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
0.3
Town average
48.3
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.0
Town average
4.4
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH
3out of 4 2,293 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT
- not rated 84 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT
3out of 4 84 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Millbrook Infant School
Churchill Way , NN15 5BZ
3out of 4 881 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way , NN15 5DP
3out of 4 922 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Henry Gotch Primary School
Windmill Avenue , NN15 7EA
- not rated 1,002 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kettering School for Boys
Windmill Avenue , NN15 6PH
- not rated 303 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road , NN15 6HE
- not rated 781 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road , NN15 6HE
3out of 4 781 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Ise Community College
Deeble Road , NN15 7AA
- not rated 1,090 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road , NN15 7AA
3out of 4 1,178 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tresham College of Further and Higher Education
Windmill Avenue , NN15 6ER
- not rated 332 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS
3out of 4 2,930 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Isebrook School
Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Isebrook SEN Cognition & Learning College
Eastleigh Road , NN15 6PT
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsley School
Churchill Way , NN15 5DP
- not rated 1,016 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Kingsley Special Academy
Churchill Way , NN15 5DP
4out of 4 1,016 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
St Peter's School
52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ
- not rated 1,593 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.