Weston Favell Academy
97%
Capacity
1,476
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Weston Favell Academy
Weston Favell Academy is a large secondary school in West Northamptonshire, currently home to 1,476 pupils against a capacity of 1,525, meaning it is running very close to full. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 36.6%, which is significantly higher than the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 470 applications for 267 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.76, with 134 first-preference offers made. This suggests that despite the challenging intake, local families are actively choosing the school. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has no boarding provision, catering for ages 11 through 18 with its own sixth form.
Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in February 2022, when it was judged to require improvement overall. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score is -0.13, which is below the local authority average of 0.05 and places it 15th out of 22 schools in West Northamptonshire. The Attainment 8 score is 39.2, and 52.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is low at 16.8%, and only 4.2% achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. At A-level, the school's value added score is -0.3, which is below average, and the average points per entry equates to a C- grade. The sixth form is small, with 53 students in the data.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including an ICT suite, astro turf, art studios, a gymnasium, a sixth form centre, and tennis courts. Sports provision covers swimming, athletics, martial arts, hockey, tennis, badminton, basketball, netball, and rounders, while extracurricular clubs include debate, choir, science club, Model UN, coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. SEND support is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to profound learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes the school a strong option for families whose children require a high level of additional support. Oversubscription means early application is essential, and the school's Good Ofsted rating, combined with its improving trajectory, makes it a solid choice for local families seeking a well-resourced, inclusive secondary with a sixth form.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Booth Lane South, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ |
| Headteacher | Kieron Beeby |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,476 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,476 / 1,525 (97% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.13)
1840th of 3,141
Nationally
148th of 273
In East Midlands
15th of 22
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.1
'22/23
27.3
'23/24
28.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2331%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 221 pupils).
- FE college56%
- School sixth form (stay)31%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Employment2%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2362%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 87 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
11%
Russell Group
15%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)62%
- Employment20%
- Not sustained8%
- Further education3%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology23
- Physics12
- Mathematics11
- History10
- Biology8
- Computer Studies / Computing7
- English Language7
- Chemistry5
- Economics5
- English Literature5
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed267
470
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
134 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British43.1%
- White (other)21.1%
- Mixed9.8%
- Asian9.0%
- Black4.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
12
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Weston Favell Academy
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Booth Lane South, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ
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