Wootton Park School
Northampton, NN4 0HZ · West Northamptonshire · all-through school
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2nd 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 the 423 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.9 · 90 | 30% | 2.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.65 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.7 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wootton Park School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2025. In 2024/25, 50.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.65 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,670 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. 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 operating significantly above its designated capacity? What support structures are in place to ensure pupils continue to make strong progress relative to their starting points?
What Ofsted said about Wootton Park School
Overview
Wootton Park School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, continuing to offer an "exceptionally high-quality education for all pupils." The report highlights a "strong sense of community" where pupils are "well behaved, eager to learn and achieve well," supported by dedicated staff and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with staff ensuring pupils learn "the right things at the right time" and are secure in their knowledge before progressing.
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge," presenting concepts clearly and using "skilful questions" to check understanding and stretch pupils’ thinking.
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary throughout the school," with pupils following routines without fuss and producing work of "a very high quality."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve exceptionally well," benefiting from carefully planned activities and strong support from the well-being team.
- Reading is a clear priority, with early phonics instruction and regular checks ensuring any pupils who fall behind are "helped to catch up quickly."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.3 |
| 2024/25 | 53.6 |
| 2025/26 | 54.7 |
| 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
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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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