Weedon Bec Primary School
74%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Weedon Bec Primary School
Weedon Bec Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Weedon Bec Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jo Hatt, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12209th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 121st out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Weedon Bec Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 28 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Weedon Bec Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Weedon Bec Primary School 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | West Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU |
| Headteacher | Jo Hatt |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 266 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12209th of 13,686
Nationally
1188th of 1,353
In East Midlands
121st of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
4%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed28
30
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (93% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Street, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU
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