The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- WESTON FAVELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Heslop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westwood Way, Weston Favell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeadlands Primary School
Primary · 585m away
Weston Favell Academy
Secondary · 759m away
Bridgewater Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Eastfield Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cedar Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Weston Favell CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Weston Favell CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weston Favell CofE Primary School?
Weston Favell CofE Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weston Favell CofE Primary School take?
Weston Favell CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Weston Favell CofE Primary School?
Weston Favell CofE Primary School is in Northampton, NN3 3HH, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weston Favell CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Weston Favell CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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