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Abbeyfield School

Academy sponsor led · Northampton · NN4 8BU

Ages 11–18 · 1,296 pupils · West Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

43.7

Overall absence

8.8%

Admissions demand

0.50 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.03
−20+2
Attainment 843.7
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+64%
EBacc entry46%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.1%
Unauthorised4.9%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,330

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.50 · Often has places

1st preferences

107

Places offered

236

1st-preference offers

107

Total preferences (any rank)
356
Preferred offers (top 3)
215
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

1,296 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,296
Boys / girls
642 / 654
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,296 / 1,350 (96%)
Free school meals
28.1%
FSM pupils
326
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Creative Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Richard Shaw

Location

Address
Mereway
Postcode
NN4 8BU
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
Northampton South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 1,296 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.1%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Secondary schools in Northampton
12
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN4
21
Secondary in NN4
1
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209
Secondary in West Northamptonshire LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN4

  • Northampton School for Boys

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN1 5RT · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att861.6
    • P80.9
    • EM5+80%
    • Absence4.5%

    2.2 miles away

  • Malcolm Arnold Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northampton · NN2 6JW · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.2
    • P80.0
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence10.4%

    2.7 miles away

  • The Abbey Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northampton · NN4 8AZ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM19.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.1 miles away

  • Gloucester Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Northampton · NN4 8PH · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Wootton Park School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · All-through

    Northampton · NN4 0HZ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–19

    • Att853.3
    • P80.7
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence5.7%

    0.3 miles away

  • Simon de Senlis Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northampton · NN4 0PH · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM9.2%
    • Demand0.90

    0.3 miles away

  • Queen Eleanor Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN4 8NN · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM19.2%
    • Demand1.30

    0.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Shaw
Telephone
01604763616
Website
www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk

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