The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 387
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dale Johnson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 479m away
Kingsthorpe College
Secondary · 632m away
Purple Oaks Academy
Free school · 989m away
Boughton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitehills Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Buckton Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Whitehills Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sunnyside Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sunnyside Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sunnyside Primary Academy?
Sunnyside Primary Academy currently has 387 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sunnyside Primary Academy take?
Sunnyside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sunnyside Primary Academy?
Sunnyside Primary Academy is in Northampton, NN2 8QS, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sunnyside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sunnyside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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