The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 24.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- INMAT
- Head
- Emma Killick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Abbey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Abbey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Abbey Primary School?
The Abbey Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Abbey Primary School take?
The Abbey Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Abbey Primary School?
The Abbey Primary School is in Northampton, NN4 8AZ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Abbey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Abbey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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