Eastfield Academy
About Eastfield Academy
Eastfield Academy in West Northamptonshire is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running at full capacity with 213 pupils against a published capacity of 210. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 30 applications for just 12 places, with all 12 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.5. This suggests a local reputation that draws families from beyond the immediate catchment. The school is mixed and non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Peter Fairbrother. It also offers nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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