Stimpson Avenue Academy
107%
Capacity
449
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Stimpson Avenue Academy
Stimpson Avenue Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stimpson Avenue Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe McIntyre, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11027th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 115th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Stimpson Avenue Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 47 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stimpson Avenue Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Stimpson Avenue 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR |
| Headteacher | Zoe McIntyre |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11027th of 13,686
Nationally
1060th of 1,353
In East Midlands
115th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
8%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stimpson Avenue, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR
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