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The Robert Smyth Academy

Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
55.1
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–19
Ages
1,277
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Robert Smyth Academy

The Robert Smyth Academy is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,277 pupils on roll. It is part of TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.1 (2025/26). 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leicestershire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,277 / 1,405 (91%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.5%
Free school meals
2.4%
EAL
3.0%
SEN support
15.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

55.1
Attainment 8
179 pupils
68.2%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
79.3%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
133 students
9.8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
80%
To higher education
32%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%
Sustained destination
84%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.6%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

67.3
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24
20.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
19.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24
£52,685
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,823 vs 2023/24
2
Teacher vacancies
2.9% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
7
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,900
Spend per pupil
£6,472
Income per pupil
60%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG
Phone
01858440770
Acting Principal
Kate Nicholson

Teaching Jobs

SENDCoSEND
Lead Teacher of SEND
PermanentFull time£32,916 - £51,048 (FTE) · · M1 - U3 Plus TLR 2C £8611
Closes tomorrowView & apply
Teaching Assistant
HLTA
PermanentFull time£29,542 - £29,542 (FTE) · · Grade 5, Pay Point 12
Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Robert Smyth Academy?
The Robert Smyth Academy is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does The Robert Smyth Academy have?
The Robert Smyth Academy has 1,277 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Robert Smyth Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Robert Smyth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.1 in 2025/26.
Is The Robert Smyth Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Robert Smyth Academy is part of TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Robert Smyth Academy?
The Robert Smyth Academy is located at Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG.

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