Weston Favell CofE Primary School

About Weston Favell CofE Primary School

Weston Favell CofE Primary School sits slightly above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 66 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 63 per cent across West Northamptonshire. That three-point gap is modest but consistent, and the school’s ranking of 55th out of 147 primary schools in the LA places it comfortably in the top half. More striking is its Ofsted record: the school was judged Outstanding across every graded category in its February 2025 inspection, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management. This is a rare clean sweep — only 11 of the 147 primary schools in the LA currently hold an Outstanding rating. The school has maintained this standard since at least its previous inspection in 2014, which also awarded top marks across the board.

Academic results at the end of Key Stage 2 show solid foundations. Average scores in reading (106) and maths (105) are both above the national benchmark of 100, and the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading (87 per cent) and maths (85 per cent) is strong. Writing is a relative weak spot, with 79 per cent reaching the expected level and just 5 per cent achieving the higher standard. The combined higher standard for reading, writing and maths sits at only 3 per cent, which is low even by national averages. That said, the school’s overall score of 66 on the KS2 expected standard metric places it in the top 50 per cent nationally and the top 40 per cent within the East Midlands. Parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 90 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 88 per cent said their child does well.

The school is heavily oversubscribed — 118 applications for 56 places in 2025/26, with 64 first-preference applications for those 56 spots, giving a ratio of 2.11 applicants per place. It offers a Church of England character and nursery provision for children from age three. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, gymnasium, playing fields, forest school and a chapel. SEND support covers a broad range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs, though the parent view data suggests some mixed feelings: 34 per cent strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need, but 25 per cent strongly disagreed. Clubs span gardening, drama, science, book club and choir, while sports include netball, gymnastics, tennis and dance. This is a school that suits families who value strong behaviour, consistent academic outcomes and a clear Christian ethos, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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