The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,358
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Henry Gowney-Hedges (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mereway, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGloucester Nursery School
Nursery · 459m away
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Primary · 810m away
Delapre Primary School
Primary · 992m away
East Hunsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hunsbury Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hospital and Outreach Education
Academy · 1.3km away
Northampton High School GDST
Independent · 1.4km away
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Abbeyfield School a selective school?
No. Abbeyfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abbeyfield School's Ofsted rating?
Abbeyfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbeyfield School?
Abbeyfield School currently has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbeyfield School take?
Abbeyfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Abbeyfield School?
Abbeyfield School is in Northampton, NN4 8BU, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbeyfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbeyfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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