Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
58%
Capacity
230
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Crockford, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12894th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 127th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 21 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (43 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Football, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Woodford Halse Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 3RQ |
| Headteacher | Alison Crockford |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.5% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 399 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12894th of 13,686
Nationally
1256th of 1,353
In East Midlands
127th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
43 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
High Street, Daventry
West Northamptonshire, NN11 3RQ
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