Abington Vale Primary School
Northampton, NN3 3NQ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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33rd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.8/10 against 4,255 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abington Vale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Abington Vale Primary School
Overview
Abington Vale Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The inspection confirmed the school remains “good,” with evidence suggesting it could achieve “outstanding” if a graded inspection were conducted. Leaders maintain “very high expectations” for every pupil, fostering a culture where children are “motivated” and keen to learn.
Strengths
- The school delivers a “highly ambitious curriculum” that is “carefully sequenced” to build knowledge logically, such as the inspiring work on Shakespeare.
- Staff possess “strong subject expertise” and use “regular opportunities” for pupils to recall prior learning, ensuring concepts are understood swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified quickly” and supported through “scaffolded steps” to access the curriculum alongside peers.
- There is a “strongly promoted” love of reading, with staff skilfully using interventions to help pupils catch up if necessary.
- The school is “very well led and managed,” with staff reporting that leaders carefully consider issues relating to their “well-being and workload.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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