Wootton Park School
124%
Capacity
1,563
Pupils
7.9x
Demand
About Wootton Park School
Parent feedback at Wootton Park School is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 88% of the 226 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That confidence is backed by strong individual scores: 92% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 96% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is a particular strength — 98% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, with 77% strongly agreeing. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 secondary intake, there were 865 applications for 109 places, an oversubscription ratio of 7.94 to one. Of those, 308 were first-preference applications, and 101 first-preference offers were made. The school also holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained.
Academically, Wootton Park School performs well above the national average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.65 is ranked third out of 22 schools in West Northamptonshire, placing it in the top 25% nationally. That score is well above the local authority average of 0.05. In English, the Progress 8 score is 0.5, in maths it is 0.66, and in the EBacc subjects it is 0.69. The Attainment 8 score stands at 53.3, and 77.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 68.6%, and 48.3% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above. At sixth form, the picture is more mixed: the value-added score is -0.43, which is below average, and the average points per entry is 29.5, equivalent to a grade C. The best three A-levels average grade is also a C, with 8% of entries achieving AAB or higher.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a sports hall, swimming pool, theatre, sixth form centre, and music rooms. Sports on offer include rowing, swimming, football, tennis, and cross country, while clubs range from science and chess to Model UN and Young Enterprise. Wootton Park School provides support for a broad spectrum of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is more divided: 53% strongly agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, but 18% strongly disagreed. The school is a mixed, non-faith state school for ages 4 to 19, with a capacity of 1,260 but currently housing 1,563 pupils — meaning it is operating above capacity. For families who prioritise strong academic progress, high parental satisfaction, and a school that is clearly in demand, Wootton Park School is a compelling option, though the sixth form results and SEND feedback are worth investigating further.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 0HZ |
| Headteacher | Dan Rosser |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,563 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,563 / 1,260 (124% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.65)
325th of 3,141
Nationally
16th of 273
In East Midlands
3rd of 22
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
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)
'22/23
32.2
'23/24
29.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Ofsted Parent View
226 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
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed109
865
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
308 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British57.6%
- White (other)13.1%
- Asian10.7%
- Mixed7.6%
- Black1.3%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
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.
10
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
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 Wootton Park School
Helpful Guides for Parents
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
Wootton Hall Park, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 0HZ
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