The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Fairbrother (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Albans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeadlands Primary School
Primary · 702m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Cedar Road Primary School
Primary · 893m away
Weston Favell Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Kingsley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Parklands Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Northampton School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eastfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eastfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eastfield Academy?
Eastfield Academy currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastfield Academy take?
Eastfield Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eastfield Academy?
Eastfield Academy is in Northampton, NN3 2RJ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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