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Weston Favell Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Todd Johnson

corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNorthampton, NN3 3EZ

language Visit Website phone 1604402121

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,429

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Attainment 8

41.8

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GCSE Rank

#15 in West Northamptonshire

#2,281 of 3,216 nationally

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Weston Favell Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Northampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Weston Favell Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,476 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8, placing the school #15 in West Northamptonshire and #2,281 of 3,216 nationally. 30.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 31.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.24 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are 4 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

30.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.5%

Entering EBacc9.10%

EBacc APS3.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.80%

EBacc APS3.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.58

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.7%

Achieving A*–A13.5%

Achieving A*–B31.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate94.4%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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14 September 2023

Inspection Report

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23 February 2022

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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17 October 2017

Inspection Report

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02 November 2016

Inspection Report

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18 March 2015

Inspection Report

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05 November 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-03-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-02-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-05-09

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-10-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-02

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2014-11-05

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(58 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,476 pupils. During this period, there were 89 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,476	89	6.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,478	86	5.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,499	153	10.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,494	126	8.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,491	112	7.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,429	80	5.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,429	75	5.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,431	112	7.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,426	115	8.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,414	118	8.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,402	125	8.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,379	122	8.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,379	16	1.2%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,351	50	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,335	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,335	15	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,318	44	3.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,339	18	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,339	26	1.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,351	31	2.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,346	16	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,342	28	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,347	34	2.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,287	5	0.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,296	104	8.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,313	170	12.9%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree60%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree49%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree34%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree58%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree53%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree58%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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