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Purple Oaks Academy

Free schools special · Northampton · NN2 7RR

Ages 3–18 · 131 pupils · West Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

4.1

Overall absence

10.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-03-01

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.88
−20+2
Attainment 84.1
English & maths grade 5+18%
English & maths grade 4+18%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
90.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
100.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.4%
Unauthorised4.1%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.6%
Enrolments in measure
107

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

131 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
131
Boys / girls
94 / 37
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
131 / 100 (131%)
Free school meals
33.1%
FSM pupils
41
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 3–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Greenwood Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Merushka Hansraj

Location

Address
Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe
Postcode
NN2 7RR
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
Northampton North
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 free schools special, Ages 3–18, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 131 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 33.1%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN2
21
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209

Nearby schools

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

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  • Green Oaks Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN2 7RR · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM29.5%
    • Demand1.10

    0.1 miles away

  • Kingsthorpe College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN2 7HR · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att840.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence10.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN2 7QL · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM30.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Sunnyside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN2 8QS · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN2 6QL · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM10.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • All Saints CofE VA Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Northampton · NN2 7AJ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM17.9%
    • Demand0.98

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Merushka Hansraj
Telephone
01604434471
Website
www.purpleoaksacademy.org

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