The Parker E-ACT Academy, Daventry

In its own words: "The Parker is a proud, community-minded school at the heart of Daventry. We combine a strong heritage with a clear sense of purpose; every young person is known, cherished and challenged to achieve their best. Relationships matter here; ambition is nurtured and success is celebrated in all its forms."

In 2026, pupils at The Parker E-ACT Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.1, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.3 in West Northamptonshire and 47 across England.

33% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 46% in West Northamptonshire and 47% in England.

That is up from 38.9 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.27: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 33.8, against 41.9 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 8.1 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 21 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Statistics, Combined Science and History.

For September 2026 entry, 172 families put The Parker E-ACT Academy as their first choice and 226 named it as one of their preferences, for 186 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The Parker E-ACT Academy are DSLV E-ACT Academy (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 36.1); and Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre (5.6 miles).

The Parker E-ACT Academy is one of 37 schools run by E-Act, an academy trust.

289 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Parker E-ACT Academy (as of September 2025): 34% would recommend the school, 53% say their child is happy there and 34% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (55%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (28%).

Of the 185 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 81% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 55% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 4% into work.

Of the 85 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 39% went on to university or other higher education, 11% to apprenticeships and 35% into work. 7% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

The Parker E-ACT Academy has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Parker E-ACT Academy.

19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Parker E-Act Academy, 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 241 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, The Parker E-ACT Academy issued 711 suspensions, 60.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to The Parker E-ACT Academy are Falconer's Hill Academy (under 0.1 miles), Falconer's Hill Infant School (under 0.1 miles), St James Infant School (0.6 miles) and Abbey CofE Academy (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.