The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Lugg (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St George's Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Horizons Academy
Free school · Very close
Northampton International Academy
All-through · Very close
Spring Lane Primary School
Primary · 411m away
Hampton Bridge School
Independent · 498m away
Bosworth Independent School
Independent · 504m away
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire
Independent · 643m away
The CE Academy
Academy · 692m away
WiEducate LTD
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Academy?
Castle Academy currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Academy take?
Castle Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Academy?
Castle Academy is in Northampton, NN1 2TR, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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