The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Godfrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vicar Lane, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4GD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDSLV E-ACT Academy
All-through · Grammar · 461m away
Daventry Hill School
Free school · 586m away
St James Infant School
Primary · 616m away
Falconer's Hill Infant School
Primary · 910m away
Falconer's Hill Academy
Primary · 951m away
The Parker E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 951m away
E-ACT The Grange School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashby Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Abbey CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey CofE Academy?
Abbey CofE Academy currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey CofE Academy take?
Abbey CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbey CofE Academy?
Abbey CofE Academy is in Daventry, NN11 4GD, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Abbey CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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