The Robert Smyth Academy

The Robert Smyth Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Robert Smyth Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Robert Smyth Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Robert Smyth Academy?

The Robert Smyth Academy has 1,349 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Robert Smyth Academy take?

The Robert Smyth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is The Robert Smyth Academy located?

The Robert Smyth Academy is located in Market Harborough, LE16 7JG, Leicestershire.

How do I apply to The Robert Smyth Academy?

The Robert Smyth Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Robert Smyth Academy?

On offer day for 2021-22 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Robert Smyth Academy was 4.99 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Robert Smyth Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.5% of pupils at The Robert Smyth Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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