Abbeyfield School
Abbeyfield School is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–18, in Northampton, NN4, in the West Northamptonshire council area. It has 1,296 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6 areas — inspected 20 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Post 16 | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.03 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 42.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 268 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 24.82 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | D+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 40 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,296 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 26.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 33.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.24% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.47% | 2024/25 |
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