The Arbours Primary Academy
80%
Capacity
337
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About The Arbours Primary Academy
The Arbours Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 337 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Angela Watts, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1630th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
The Arbours Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 32 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 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, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Arbours Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, The Arbours Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Gregory's Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3QF |
| Headteacher | Angela Watts |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 337 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.8% |
| School Capacity | 337 / 420 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1630th of 13,686
Nationally
132nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
17%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Arbours Primary Academy
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Contact Information
St Gregory's Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 3QF
Journey to School
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