Woodvale Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crestwood Road Lings Way Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 8JJ |
| Phone | 01604493771 |
| Reference Number | 139112 |
Woodvale Primary Academy has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated domains. The school is committed to inclusivity and pupil well-being, fostering a safe environment where students feel confident and valued. Parents are positive about their children's experiences, highlighting strong community ties and supportive staff. Despite the overall good performance, there are areas for enhancement, particularly in the curriculum's clarity and consistency across some subjects, which need to be addressed to ensure all pupils reach their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 446 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.12%
Girls: 48.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 54.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 5 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 6 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 33.6% |
| White, Other | 31.2% |
| African | 11% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to inclusivity and pupil well-being.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective phonics instruction leading to confident readers.
- Good subject knowledge among teachers.
- Engaging extracurricular activities fostering personal development.
- Supportive team environment for both staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks clarity in a few subjects regarding essential knowledge and vocabulary.
- Inconsistent checks on pupil knowledge retention across subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | -3.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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