Weston Favell Academy
Northampton, NN3 3EZ · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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10th of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 24 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 — 6.4/10 against 606 of them, against 4.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.4 · 48 | 30% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weston Favell Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2024. In 2024/25, 30.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,431 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,525. 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 to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Weston Favell Academy
Overview
Weston Favell Academy is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report highlights a ‘calm and orderly’ environment where pupils value the academic and pastoral support provided by staff. Leaders have successfully developed a ‘well-planned and ambitious curriculum’ that benefits all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘sequenced well’ so pupils build on prior knowledge, with staff using subject expertise to explain concepts clearly.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are ‘tolerant’, socialise happily, and incidents of bullying are dealt with ‘quickly by staff’.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils receiving ‘excellent advice’ on careers and being knowledgeable about British values and diversity.
- Sixth-form provision is ‘challenging’ with ‘personalised support’ helping students achieve their aspirations in small classes.
- Attendance has improved effectively, and pupils demonstrate ‘consistently positive attitudes’ and wear their uniform with pride.
Areas to improve
- Staff must embed routines for ‘effective checking of pupils’ understanding’ across the curriculum, as some do not routinely identify misconceptions or adapt lessons accordingly.
- The school needs to provide more opportunities for pupils to pursue ‘wider talents and interests’ and enjoy ‘memorable experiences’ beyond the academic curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.2 |
| 2024/25 | 41.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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