Eastfield Academy
Northampton, NN3 2RJ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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15th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 2,152 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eastfield Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including sewing, coding, dance, choir, and the Eco-Team. Sports cover football, hockey, gymnastics, rugby, netball, archery, and new age curling. Arts activities include piano lessons and an opera performance. Trips visit Nevill Holt Opera House, the Leicester Space Centre, Duxford, and the University of Northampton. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Eastfield Academy
Overview
Eastfield Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "caring school which promotes a real sense of belonging." Pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate "courtesy and respect" towards staff and peers within a diverse community where difference is "celebrated and cherished."
Strengths
- Early years children enjoy learning through play, developing independence and showing clear progression in phonics and writing.
- Reading is prioritised with a well-implemented phonics programme, carefully matched books, and daily reading sessions that encourage fluency and pleasure.
- Mathematics lessons are comprehensively planned, focusing on fluency, problem-solving, reasoning, and the accurate use of key vocabulary.
- The wider curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," helping pupils develop vocabulary and recall knowledge with confidence.
- Staff feel "well supported with their workload and well-being" and are trusted by leaders, while governance provides appropriate support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers "adapt lessons consistently well" to meet individual pupil needs, as current inconsistencies mean some pupils do not learn as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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
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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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