Ecton Village Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ecton Village Primary School.

Northampton, NN60QF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
28.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 33.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
13 June 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
West Street
Ecton
Northampton, NN60QF
Phone
1604409213
Website
ectonvillageacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142400
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
West Street, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QF
Website
www.ectonvillageacademy.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
63
Free School Meals
40.7% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
33.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
98.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.3 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 102.0
2023 104.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
63 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-7.0 per year)

Down -7.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Independence Resilience Ambition Co-operation Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal describes Ecton Village Primary Academy as a small village school in a Victorian building, with a nurturing yet academically ambitious environment and mixed-age classes (max 14 pupils per year). It sits within the Hatton Academies Trust which aims to transform education through a family of academies while supporting staff development and collaboration.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club (run by Premier Education)

Sports

Netball Cross Country

Facilities

Well-resourced and spacious Early Years environment Two large linked classroom areas Dedicated outdoor space for learning

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum that meets the National Curriculum 2014 and other experiences and opportunities Knowledge-based curriculum linked to high quality fiction and non-fiction texts Focus on academic success, creativity and problem solving, responsibility and resilience, physical development, well-being and mental health Curriculum underpinned by core values and development of spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding Small class sizes allowing personalized planning and targeted support

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club from 8:00am to 8:45am; After School Club from 3:15pm to 6:00pm (run by Premier Education).

SEND Provision

SEND information is provided through the Safeguarding & Special Educational Needs information; SEND Policy Report & Tiered Approach documents can be found on the Safeguarding page.

Admissions Criteria

Hatton Academies Trust is the admissions authority; admission arrangements are detailed in the HAT Primary Admissions Policies for 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 (downloadable).

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