Oakway Academy

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

Wellingborough, NN84SD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
10 January 2023
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
102 Oakway
Wellingborough, NN84SD
Phone
1933678714
Website
oakwayacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140853
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
102 Oakway, Wellingborough, NN8 4SD
Website
www.oakwayacademy.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HATTON ACADEMIES 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
590
Free School Meals
26.1% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
590 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing PRIDE"

Passion Responsibility Independence Determination Enjoyment

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome messages from Acting Co-Principals Angela Aitken & James Hollingsworth and CEO Rob Hardcastle emphasize Oakway Academy's PRIDE values, a strong focus on high-quality teaching, community partnership with families, and ongoing school improvement.

Facilities

Extensive Grounds with multiple playgrounds Three football pitches Fixed playground equipment Specialised Classrooms Recently renovated, state-of-the-art library Extensive outdoor learning opportunities

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious curriculum that is rigorous, coherent and sequential, with knowledge taught to be remembered Cumulative curriculum from EYFS to Year 6 Rich in powerful knowledge, skills and vocabulary Taught by expert teachers Assessment-driven progression to support learning Curriculum rooted in evidence about how pupils learn and retain knowledge Curriculum by Subject supports cross-subject coherence

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