The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
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
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
16% 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, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 337
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Angela Watts (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Gregory's Road, The Arbours, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 392m away
Weston Favell Academy
Secondary · 400m away
Headlands Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Primary · 721m away
Billing Brook Special School
Academy · 799m away
Boothville Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Northampton Academy
Secondary · 988m away
Lings Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Arbours Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Arbours Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Arbours Primary Academy?
The Arbours Primary Academy currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Arbours Primary Academy take?
The Arbours Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Arbours Primary Academy?
The Arbours Primary Academy is in Northampton, NN3 3QF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Arbours Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Arbours Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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