Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
About Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy is a state primary in West Northamptonshire that currently has 230 pupils on roll against a capacity of 399, meaning there is significant room for growth. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national average of around 23.8% for primary schools. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 25 applications for 21 places, with 19 first-preference offers made. This suggests a local demand that slightly outstrips supply, though the school is not yet full. As a Church of England academy, it has a religious character, and the headteacher is Alison Crockford. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, making it an option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 43 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
After-school care
15:20-17:00
Source: woodfordhalseacademy.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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