SchoolScoresWootton Park School
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of WOOTTON PARK ACADEMY TRUST
Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ
01604 931139 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
226 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Northampton comparisons use the 9 of its 16 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 98% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 69 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 90% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 168 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 70% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 71% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 57 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 55% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 55% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northampton figures pool parents at the Northampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
76% — 13 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
121 pupils in this year group.
50% — 8 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 53.6 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
122 pupils in this year group.
97% — 5 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 63% | 42% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 30% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
121 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 20% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.0 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 310 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 45 | 9% | 27% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 42 | 10% | 21% | 40% |
| Biology | 25 | 4% | 20% | 27% |
| Government and Politics | 21 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 11% | 26% | 30% |
| English Literature | 19 | 0% | 5% | 23% |
| Physics | 18 | 17% | 28% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 17 | 6% | 12% | 16% |
| Geography | 17 | 0% | 6% | 23% |
| Sociology | 17 | 0% | 29% | 20% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 15 | 0% | 7% | 26% |
| History | 15 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 13 | 8% | 23% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 33% | 56% | 38% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 50% | 59% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Religious Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
88 students in this year group.
90% — 9 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 90% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 33% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Northamptonshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 112 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 301 |
| Of those, offered a place | 98 (33%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 996 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 3.1 · 2025: 2.8 · 2026: 2.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 94 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (62%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 209 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 20.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 68% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 19.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 95% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2 | 18.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Northampton. Higher than 53% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7% | 16.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Abbeyfield School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Northampton High School GDST 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 40% A*/A at A level
- Caroline Chisholm School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Northampton International Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Northampton School for Boys 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bosworth Independent School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 20% A*/A at A level
- Quinton House School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 19% A*/A at A level
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wootton Park School's Ofsted rating?
Wootton Park School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Wootton Park School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Wootton Park School?
88% of the 226 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wootton Park School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wootton Park School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 301 families put Wootton Park School as their first choice for 112 places: about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place. 98 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142869.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.