Stimpson Avenue Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stimpson Avenue Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 4LR |
| Phone | 01604346800 |
| Reference Number | 140628 |
Stimpson Avenue Academy has shown a commendable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school provides a diverse and inclusive environment where the well-being of pupils is prioritized. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively meets the needs of its pupils, many of whom are learning English as an additional language. Personal development is exceptional, with pupils well-prepared for their future education. Positive relationships between staff and students contribute to a supportive atmosphere, as reflected in parental feedback praising the school's commitment to student happiness and safety.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 449 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.11%
Girls: 51.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 3 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 4 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 5 | 21 | 36 | 57 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 37% |
| African | 15.1% |
| Indian | 12.7% |
| White, British | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for student achievement
- Strong reading curriculum that supports early readers effectively
- Exemplary personal development offer
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well supported pupils with SEND accessing the same curriculum as peers
- Engaging early years provision with skilled adult interaction
Areas for Improvement
- Targets for pupils with SEND are not yet ambitious or precise enough
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 |
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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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