The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.6
9.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,563
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- WOOTTON PARK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Rosser
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Wootton Park School a selective school?
No. Wootton Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wootton Park School's Ofsted rating?
Wootton Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wootton Park School?
Wootton Park School currently has 1,563 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wootton Park School take?
Wootton Park School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Wootton Park School?
Wootton Park School is in Northampton, NN4 0HZ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wootton Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wootton Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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