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Sunnyside Primary Academy

West Northamptonshire, NN2 8QSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#9,382
of 13,686 nationally

About Sunnyside Primary Academy

Sunnyside Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in West Northamptonshire for children aged 4 to 11, currently led by headteacher Dale Johnson. With 387 pupils on roll against a capacity of 390, the school is essentially full, and the demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 68 applications for 60 total places, with 39 of those coming as first preferences, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage — 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23.8% (based on the most recent national data). This intake profile is a significant factor in understanding the school’s context, as it shapes both the challenges and the support structures in place. The school does not have a religious character, and it does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, focusing entirely on its primary-age cohort.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressReynard Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8QS
HeadteacherDale Johnson
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils387
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity387 / 390 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingFootballAthleticsTennisGymnasticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: sunnysideprimaryacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunnyside Primary Academy

Sunnyside Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.