The Parker E-ACT Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Daventry (West Northamptonshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
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.
Our curriculum is broad, knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced; it builds powerful learning and real-world confidence. We set high expectations and pair them with the right support; great teaching, excellent pastoral care and a warm, safe culture help every student to thrive.
Beyond the classroom, students enjoy rich opportunities in sport, the arts and leadership; they learn to contribute, collaborate and serve our community with kindness, respect and integrity. We work closely with families, local partners and employers to open doors to further study, apprenticeships and rewarding careers. Proud heritage; bright future. That is The Parker.
Explore our site to learn more about our values, our work and the opportunities we offer.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- City tour
- Beach trip
- A visit to the Zoo
- Cinema and trampolining
- International trips
- UK educational visits
- Disneyland Paris
- Annual Christmas Market
- Holocaust Education trip
- End of Year celebration trips
- ADT: Foodies Club,
- Science Club
- Musical Theatre Club,
- Netball,
- Football,
- Sports Leaders
and 6 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 138235
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Daventry
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body
No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.
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