Eastfield Academy
101%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Eastfield Academy
Eastfield Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eastfield Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Fairbrother, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7260th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 76th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Eastfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 12 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eastfield Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Eastfield Academy 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 | None |
| Address | St Albans Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 2RJ |
| Headteacher | Peter Fairbrother |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.2% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 210 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7260th of 13,686
Nationally
658th of 1,353
In East Midlands
76th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
10%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Albans Close, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 2RJ
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