Woodvale Primary Academy, Northampton

In its own words: "Welcome to Woodvale Primary Academy . We are a large, modern primary school situated in East Northampton where our pupils are hardworking, feel safe and enjoy learning in a happy and supportive environment. Our aim is "Everyone Thriving" and at the heart of what we do is enabling your child to be the best that they can be ."

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Woodvale Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Woodvale Primary Academy as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodvale Primary Academy are Lings Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Lumbertubs Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); Thorplands Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 82% maths); and Blackthorn Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 75% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Woodvale Primary Academy.

Woodvale Primary Academy is one of 38 schools run by Greenwood Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

51.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Black (17%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 48 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 23 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Woodvale Primary Academy.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crestwood Road (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 299 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Woodvale Primary Academy issued 19 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Woodvale Primary Academy are Northampton Academy (0.7 miles), Weston Favell Academy (0.9 miles), Northampton School (1.2 miles) and Moulton School and Science College (1.8 miles).