Abbeyfield School, Northampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has supportive pastoral systems and a well-developed careers programme that prepares pupils for their next steps. Leaders are taking thoughtful action to improve the school and listen to staff wellbeing concerns. The school provides structured support for vulnerable pupils and those with complex needs through targeted interventions and work with external agencies.
Key Strengths
- Leaders have strengthened the curriculum and created a clear direction for improvement with positive staff morale
- Safeguarding culture is open and positive, with all legal requirements met
- Targeted interventions in English, mathematics and nurture provision are helping pupils develop skills
- Careers programme is well-developed and provides strong transition support
- Trust provides effective support and challenge to keep improvement work focused
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement is inconsistent across subjects, with large gaps for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND in English, mathematics, science and languages
- Teaching quality varies - some teachers do not check understanding or address misconceptions consistently
- Attendance remains variable, particularly among vulnerable pupils and those with SEND
- Personal development provision has inconsistent impact on pupils' wellbeing and cultural understanding
- Extra-curricular activities are not accessed equally by all pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama, sport
Abbeyfield School is working to improve under new leadership, with positive momentum in curriculum development and support systems. However, pupil achievement remains inconsistent, with significant gaps for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
50
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,296 pupils
1,350 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northampton
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,079
Applications
4,699
Got 1st preference
77.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.87697%
Overall absence
22.1191%
Persistent absence
1,293
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Abbeyfield School
The Abbey Primary School
Overstone Gate Primary School
Simon de Senlis Primary School
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Delapre Primary School
East Hunsbury Primary School
Hunsbury Park Primary School
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Hardingstone Academy
Wootton Primary School
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