Falconer's Hill Academy
Daventry, NN11 0QF · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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76th 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 — 4.9/10 against 2,311 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Falconer's Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club, Recorder, Crafts, Choir, and Drama Club. Sports include netball, football, gymnastics, and pro soccer, alongside dance. Trips visit Hunstanton, the Space Centre, Cadbury's World, the Science Museum, Hampton Court, and a residential at Frontier Centre. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are below the national median in core subjects? How does the curriculum integrate the named clubs into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Falconer's Hill Academy
Overview
Falconer’s Hill Academy continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils thrive. Leaders have developed a highly ambitious curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge, though there are inconsistencies in long-term retention of learning. The school fosters strong relationships, with pupils feeling safe, well cared for, and proud of their contributions to school life.
Strengths
- Pupils live out values of ‘aspiration, ambition, courage and respect’, behaving sensibly and meeting high expectations.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring pupils receive books matching their learning needs, resulting in confidence and accuracy.
- The ‘Flourishing@Falconers’ programme offers a wide range of experiences, including cultural visits and life skills development.
- Staff work extremely well together with high morale, and leaders are considerate of staff well-being.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and access the full curriculum with effective support.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, pupils’ mistakes are not identified and addressed in a timely manner, allowing misconceptions to continue.
- There are inconsistencies in what pupils can remember about their learning over time, meaning they do not reliably retain taught content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff taking responsibilities seriously and leaders acting promptly to secure help for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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