Abington Vale Primary School
102%
Capacity
427
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Abington Vale Primary School
Abington Vale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 427 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abington Vale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Fisher, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2150th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Abington Vale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 18 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abington Vale Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Abington Vale Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashford Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3NQ |
| Headteacher | Tom Fisher |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 427 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 427 / 420 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2150th of 13,686
Nationally
184th of 1,353
In East Midlands
25th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
61
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ashford Close, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 3NQ
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