“schools in West Northamptonshire”

West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7AN

Inspection of a good school: West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School The Green, West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 7AN

Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6HU · Part of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

Inspection of a good school: Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School West Street, Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 6HU

Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

Information about this school

 There are currently eight students who attend Pury Hill, Moulton College and Rushmere Academy to follow alternative courses.  The academy meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.  The academy is designated as a specialist technology college. It is a member of the Leading Edge Schools Programme, the Challenge Partners programme and the SWAN (South West Area Northamptonshire secondary schools educational partnership). It is a member of the Grand Union Training Partnership which provides initial teacher training linked to a local university. The headteacher is a National Leader of Education.

Maidwell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9JF

Description of the school

This very small school is set at the heart of a prosperous village in rural Northamptonshire. The school attracts pupils from much further afield than the village itself and half of its pupils are from outside its immediate catchment area. All pupils are from White British backgrounds. The skills demonstrated by children who join the school in their Reception Year vary very widely, but are broadly in line with those expected for their age. A high proportion of pupils join the school later than the Reception year, and a very high proportion leave before they reach the end of Year 6, mostly to secure places in the independent schools sector. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs varies year on year but is currently a little above average. No pupils, however, have a statement of special educational need. The school offers extended provision to pupils in the form of a breakfast club.

Northampton, Northants, NN1 5RT

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Trainees say that they value all training sessions, which are led by staff from across the partnership. They appreciate the partnership’s investment in the development of their subject knowledge and skills. Trainees describe impactful training events designed to motivate and inspire them, including in behaviour management and supporting pupils whose first language is not English, for example. The training programme provides exceptional opportunities to understand and apply teaching approaches to support pupils with SEND. The partnership provides a rich contextual understanding of SEND issues in schools and in West Northamptonshire as part of the ‘SEND Ranges’ initiative, which the partnership has contributed to and used to sharpen trainees’ practice.

Pitsford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AU

Description of the school

This is a much smaller than average primary school situated in a village on the outskirts of Northampton. There are currently 55 pupils, five of whom are in the Early Years Foundation Stage, who are taught in three mixed-age classes. Numbers vary between year groups. Currently, the younger pupils are taught in one class and Key Stage 2 pupils are taught in two classes. The vast majority of pupils are of White British origin. The number known to be eligible for free school meals is very low although, as hot meals are not provided, actual numbers may be higher. The number of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is above average. The school has obtained the Activemark.

West Street, Weedon, NN7 4QU

Weedon Bec Pre-School

West Street, Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU Setting Address

Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8DF

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The school is situated on the outskirts of Northampton and serves a large estate of privately owned houses bordering on open countryside. Most children are local, but there is no specific catchment area and some children attend from a wider area. The school is a one storey open plan building with two main classrooms, the speech and language unit, and an extension accommodating library and play areas. It shares a site with Whitehills Lower School, to which most children transfer after three terms in the nursery school.

Ecton Brook, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 5EN

Information about the school

This smaller-than-average primary school is situated close to a large housing development on the outskirts of Northampton. The majority of pupils are of White British origin, but about a third come from other minority ethnic groups. Nearly all pupils speak English as their first language. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is broadly average. Most of these pupils have needs that include physical disabilities and specific learning or behavioural difficulties. The proportion with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The school has National Healthy Schools Enhanced status and a Silver International Award.

Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU · Part of Innovate Multi Academy Trust

Inspection of Weedon Bec Primary School West Street, Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 4QU

Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DW · Part of Foundations for Children Nursery Schools Federation

Description of the school

This is a small nursery school, situated in the Parklands area of Northampton. Most of the children come from the surrounding area and attend part-time, although a small number of children attend full-time. There are very few children from minority ethnic backgrounds and a few children with learning difficulties. Attainment on entry to the school is slightly above the level expected for children of this age.

Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6HU · Part of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School

Address: West Street, Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6HU Unique reference number (URN): 144319

34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1EW, NN4 7DD

Information about this provider

In March 2021, Northamptonshire was reorganised into two new unitary authorities: North and West Northamptonshire. North Northamptonshire Council provide learning across the county to residents of both authorities.

Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU · Part of Innovate Multi Academy Trust

Weedon Bec Primary School

Address: West Street, Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU Unique reference number (URN): 141080

8 Notre Dame Mew, Northampton, NN1 2BG

Information about this school

 Progress Schools – Northamptonshire is registered to provide full-time education for up to 50 pupils aged 13 to 16 years. There are currently 30 pupils on roll.  The school offers education to pupils with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of these pupils have been excluded from their previous provision. The school also makes provision for pupils with SEND, several of whom have EHC plans.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  The school’s most recent standard inspection was in July 2022 and the school received an overall judgement of inadequate. A progress monitoring inspection took place on 14 March 2023.  The headteacher took up her post in September 2023. There are a significant number of staff vacancies at the school which are currently being filled by supply staff.

West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7AN

Inspection of a school judged good for overall effectiveness before September 2024: West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School The Green, West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 7AN

8 Notre Dame Mew, Northampton, NN1 2BG

Information about this school

 Progress Schools - Northamptonshire is registered to provide full-time education for up to 50 pupils aged 13 to 16 years.  The school offers education to pupils with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs. All pupils have SEND. A very small number of pupils have an education, health and care plan. Many pupils have been excluded from their previous provision.  The school’s most recent standard inspection took place from 12 to 14 March 2024, and the school received the overall judgement of requires improvement.  Four new members of staff have been appointed since the previous inspection.  The school does not make use of any alternative provision.

West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7AN

Mr David Rosevear Headteacher West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School The Green West Haddon Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 7AN

Brixworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BG

Description of the school

Brixworth Primary is a larger than average voluntary controlled Church of England school in Northamptonshire. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is well below the national average. The school has a broadly average percentage of pupils with special educational needs. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds. Around five per cent are from mixed or minority ethnic heritages. Those from Indian and Asian backgrounds all speak English fluently.

Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

Inspection of a good school: Guilsborough Academy West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 8QE