The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,282
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 31.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emma Merry (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3JH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Weavers Academy a selective school?
No. Weavers Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Weavers Academy's Ofsted rating?
Weavers Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weavers Academy?
Weavers Academy currently has 1,282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weavers Academy take?
Weavers Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Weavers Academy?
Weavers Academy is in Wellingborough, NN8 3JH, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weavers Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Weavers Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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