The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Fisher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashford Close, Abington Vale, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgewater Primary School
Primary · 539m away
Northampton School for Boys
Secondary · 643m away
St Andrew's College
Independent · 929m away
Barry Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus
Independent · 1.1km away
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abington Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abington Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abington Vale Primary School?
Abington Vale Primary School currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abington Vale Primary School take?
Abington Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abington Vale Primary School?
Abington Vale Primary School is in Northampton, NN3 3NQ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abington Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abington Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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