Abbeyfield School

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

Northampton, NN48BU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.4%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
11 May 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Mereway
Northampton, NN48BU
Phone
1604763616
Website
abbeyfieldschool.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138858
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU
Website
www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1350 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
1,376
Free School Meals
23.7% (326 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
94.5%
Ebacc Entry:
34.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.3%
Ebacc Languages:
51.0%
Ebacc Maths:
97.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.03
Progress 8 Range:
-0.15 to 0.21
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
91 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
34.4 (+15.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.4 (+12.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,376 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Respect Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Henry Gowney-Hedges, Principal, welcomes the Abbeyfield School community, highlighting the ARK values (Ambition, Respect, Kindness), a bespoke curriculum, strong Performing Arts facilities and opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education.

Facilities

professional theatre two dance studios a sports centre gymnasium fully fitted gym the Goals facility

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery model in curriculum and teaching Curriculum is ambitious and challenging for all students with a broad and balanced offer Character values embedded: creativity, honesty, independence, resilience, respect and responsibility

Admissions Criteria

Local Authority oversees admissions to Abbeyfield School from year 6 to year 7; Abbeyfield School oversees its own in-year admission arrangements. In 2025-26 Abbeyfield admitted 240 students into Year 7.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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