The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 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
- 1,476
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 36.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Marston (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Booth Lane South, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeadlands Primary School
Primary · 374m away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 400m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Primary · 759m away
Billing Brook Special School
Academy · 857m away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Northampton Academy
Secondary · 888m away
Eastfield Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Weston Favell Academy a selective school?
No. Weston Favell Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Weston Favell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Weston Favell Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weston Favell Academy?
Weston Favell Academy currently has 1,476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weston Favell Academy take?
Weston Favell Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Weston Favell Academy?
Weston Favell Academy is in Northampton, NN3 3EZ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weston Favell Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Weston Favell Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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