Ecton Brook Primary School

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Northampton, NN35DY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
7 May 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ecton Brook Road
Ecton Brook
Northampton, NN35DY
Phone
1604409608
Website
ectonbrook.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138953
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ecton Brook Road, Ecton Brook, Northampton, NN3 5DY
Website
www.ectonbrook.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
586
Free School Meals
26.5% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 105.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
586 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Extraordinary Things"

One school with many doors High aspiration and ambition for all children, including those who face the greatest disadvantage and children with SEND Evidence-based research informs educational priorities Balance of high academic achievement and development of the whole child Collaboration with external partners, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Gallery

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Joint Head Teachers Debra Archer and Neil Woods emphasizing a happy, inclusive, and high-expectation environment with a broad and balanced curriculum.

Facilities

Two campuses: Ecton Brook Campus and Bellinge Campus Wraparound care on site at Ecton Brook Campus

Curriculum Highlights

English: Phonics taught from EYFS to Year 2 using Sounds Write; Reading strategy and reading texts (Oxford Reading Tree) to foster a long-term love of reading Phonics is taught from EYFS to Year 2 with statutory Phonics Screening checks Maths: Mastery approach using Power Maths in partnership with White Rose Maths Science and Foundation Subjects: knowledge-rich and cross-curricular links to build a solid understanding Curriculum Maps and Knowledge Organisers available by year

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is available on the Ecton Brook Campus with Wraparound Breakfast Club (£3.50) and Wraparound After School Club (£9.50). Opening hours are 8:00–8:45 AM and 3:15–5:45 PM (term time only). Bookings and payments are via the Arbor app; bookings close 48 hours before the required date, otherwise a late booking fee will be charged.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria (in order): 1 Looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2 Siblings; 3 Children of school staff; 4 Children who live nearer to the school than any other publicly funded state school with an equivalent year group; 5 Other children.

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