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Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.3 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,476
Capacity
1,525
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 75% of students progressing to university. While GCSE attainment is above the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 41.8, only 56% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in these core subjects. Additionally, just 9% of students secure places at top-third universities, suggesting a focus on enhancing pathways to higher education.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.1%
White Other21.1%
Black African9.0%
Black Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.25905, -0.84664 · NN3 3EZ
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136948
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.westonfavellacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Weston Favell Academy rated by Ofsted?
Weston Favell Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Weston Favell Academy a good school?
Weston Favell Academy scores 31.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Weston Favell Academy in GCSEs?
Weston Favell Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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