Weston Favell Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Booth Lane South Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 3EZ |
| Phone | 01604402121 |
| Reference Number | 136948 |
Weston Favell Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to its current grade of good. The school benefits from a well-planned and ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils express satisfaction with their educational experience, highlighting improvements in academic support and resources, particularly in mathematics. The school's leadership has effectively fostered a positive environment with high expectations for behaviour, contributing to a calm and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1476 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.12%
Girls: 46.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 133 | 131 | 264 |
| 8 | 160 | 119 | 279 |
| 9 | 140 | 123 | 263 |
| 10 | 136 | 120 | 256 |
| 11 | 148 | 144 | 292 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 13 | 32 | 31 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.1% |
| White, Other | 21.1% |
| African | 9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-planned and ambitious, benefiting all pupils including those with SEND.
- Results in external examinations have shown improvement, especially in mathematics.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and strong behaviour throughout the school.
- Students in the sixth form receive excellent support to achieve their aspirations.
- The school has improved attendance and provides effective pastoral support.
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons lack effective questioning to check pupils' understanding.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to engage in activities beyond the academic curriculum.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 12 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.57 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.9% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 190 | 71 |
| Third Preference | 146 | 24 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 3 |
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