Weston Favell Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Weston Favell Academy.

Northampton, NN33EZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.8%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Booth Lane South
Northampton, NN33EZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136948
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Booth Lane South, Northampton, NN3 3EZ
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1525 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,494
Free School Meals
35.1% (524 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
English Attainment 8:
8.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
7.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.1%
Ebacc Languages:
17.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.31 to 0.05
University Progression:
62.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
94 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
187
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,494 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
(18 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(12 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
(7 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Perseverance Respect Inclusivity Determination Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Senior Executive Principal emphasising ambition and collaboration: Weston Favell Academy aims to develop pupils who are excited by achievement and aspire to succeed, with a focus on removing barriers, ensuring no ceiling to achievement, and delivering high-quality teaching within a culture of continuous improvement and partnership with the local community. The message highlights that staff are committed to ongoing development and inviting visitors to see the school in action.

Facilities

industry standard computers scientific equipment

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admission numbers: 270 full-time places; Sixth Form capacity: 300 (including 20 external Year 12 places). Appeals: right of appeal to Independent Appeals Panel for unsuccessful Year 11 or above admissions. For secondary admissions, use West Northamptonshire Council; Post-16 admissions contact the Sixth Form at the Weston Favell Academy. Admissions policies linked on site (Admissions Policy 2025/26 and 2026/27).

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