Victoria Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Finedon Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 4NT |
| Phone | 01933223323 |
| Reference Number | 140193 |
Victoria Primary Academy has shown significant improvements since its last inspection and is now performing well across all assessed areas. The school has cultivated a positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leadership has effectively implemented an ambitious curriculum that helps foster both academic success and personal development. There are effective systems in place to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, which demonstrates the school's commitment to inclusivity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 413 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.36%
Girls: 49.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 68.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 3 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 4 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 5 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 6 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 38.5% |
| White, British | 18.6% |
| Asian, Other | 9.4% |
| African | 6.8% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on aspiration and a positive school culture
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that deepens understanding
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through tailored approaches
- Strong focus on developing reading skills with consistent phonics instruction
- Supportive leadership with effective career development for staff
- Robust safeguarding arrangements with proactive measures for pupil safety
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent modeling of learning by some teachers impacting pupil understanding
- Unclear learning outcomes in some outdoor free-choice activities in the early years
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | -3.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Highfield Nursery School
Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4AB |
0.03 miles |
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Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites
Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NS |
0.06 miles |
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Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Great Park Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PH |
0.37 miles |
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The Avenue Infant School
The Avenue, The Avenue Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4ET |
0.39 miles |
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0.42 miles |
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All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
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0.51 miles |
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Oakway Academy
102 Oakway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4SD |
0.58 miles |
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St Barnabas Church of England School
St Barnabas Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3HB |
0.89 miles |
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Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy
Westfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3HD |
0.91 miles |
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Stanton Cross Primary School
Waverley Drive, Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1GN |
0.97 miles |
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Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
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1.11 miles |
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Croyland Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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Redwell Primary School
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1.15 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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Warwick Academy
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1.5 miles |
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The Glenvale Church of England Primary School
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1.56 miles |
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Olympic Primary
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1.6 miles |
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Ruskin Infant School
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1.78 miles |
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Ruskin Academy
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1.78 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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Huxlow Academy
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