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Sunnyside Primary Academy
Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.3 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
387
Capacity
390
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths at 53%, this primary school is performing better than 77% of schools nationally, though it still has room for improvement, as indicated by its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% of respondents expressing a willingness to recommend the school. Limited published data suggests that while there are strengths in basic attainment, further enhancements in overall quality and parent engagement may be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (110 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child feels safe
77%
Good range of subjects
75%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child is happy
73%
Behaviour is good
69%
School has high expectations
65%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School keeps me informed
63%
Progress is communicated
63%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.2%
White Other12.1%
Asian Pakistani7.5%
Mixed W+B African3.9%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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52.27573, -0.89100 · NN2 8QS
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139113
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunnyside Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sunnyside Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Sunnyside Primary Academy a good school?
Sunnyside Primary Academy scores 7.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sunnyside Primary Academy?
Based on 110 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sunnyside Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
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