The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Reetz (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crestwood Road, Lings Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLings Primary School
Primary · 355m away
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Academy · 468m away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Primary · 642m away
Edgewood School
Independent · 753m away
Billing Brook Special School
Academy · 788m away
Blackthorn Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Northampton Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodvale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodvale Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodvale Primary Academy?
Woodvale Primary Academy currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodvale Primary Academy take?
Woodvale Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodvale Primary Academy?
Woodvale Primary Academy is in Northampton, NN3 8JJ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodvale Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Woodvale Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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