The Robert Smyth Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Robert Smyth Academy is a secondary school in Market Harborough, Leicestershire for ages 11–19 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 30 November 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,349 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 30 November 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy to attend this school, where they are encouraged to be prepared, be kind and work hard.”
- “Leaders have high expectations for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “Pupils live up to these expectations by behaving well and working hard in their lessons.”
To improve
- “In a small number of subjects, curriculum thinking is not as advanced.”
- “In these subjects, the development of some parts of the subject curriculum is not considered fully.”
- “However, some teachers do not use this information well enough to re-explain ideas or address pupils’ misconceptions.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 January 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 63% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 53 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 223 first-preference applications, 207 offers in total, 206 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Leicestershire.
- Welland Park Academy 0.8 mi Standards maintained
- Kibworth Mead Academy 4.5 mi Good
- Beauchamp College 9.4 mi Good
- Gartree High School 9.5 mi Not judged
- Manor High School 9.9 mi School remains Good
- Wigston Academy 10.5 mi Good
- Countesthorpe Academy 11.1 mi Not judged
- South Wigston High School 11.1 mi Requires improvement