Green Oaks Primary Academy
Northampton, NN2 7RR · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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84th 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,414 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Green Oaks Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Book, and Art Clubs, or Young Voices. Sports include football, gymnastics, rugby, netball, and skateboard workshops. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the physical capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Green Oaks Primary Academy
Overview
Green Oaks Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, enjoy learning, and respect their teachers, with most achieving well. Senior leaders have introduced a new, ambitious curriculum that pupils engage with enthusiastically, supported by effective trust oversight and staff development.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, enjoy school, and demonstrate respect for teachers and one another.
- Teachers engage pupils successfully, developing their confidence and checking for understanding and retention of key knowledge.
- The new curriculum allows pupils to study subjects in depth, with effective support provided for teachers and subject leaders.
- Attendance has improved rapidly, with overall rates now in line with the national average.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff workload and well-being are prioritised by leaders.
Areas to improve
- Teaching and resources for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always successfully adapted, leaving some work too challenging due to gaps in prior knowledge.
- Some parts of the early years do not provide sufficient foundations for future learning, particularly regarding early writing skills and independence, leaving children less prepared for Year 1.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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