The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 22 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sol Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Well Lane, Welton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2JZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Welton Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Welton Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Welton Church of England Academy?
Welton Church of England Academy currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Welton Church of England Academy take?
Welton Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Welton Church of England Academy?
Welton Church of England Academy is in Daventry, NN11 2JZ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Welton Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Welton Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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