Is Weedon Bec Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Needs attention, three at Urgent improvement and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 142nd of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Weedon Bec Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 30% of pupils at Weedon Bec Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Weedon Bec Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Weedon Bec Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Weedon Bec Primary School

West Street, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4QU

Local ranking142nd of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

266

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Urgent improvement
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 30.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 47.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 196
Boys: 90 (49%)
Girls: 92 (51%)
Capacity: 266 (68% full)
SEND: 15.8%
FSM Eligible: 14.9%
EAL: 4.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 13.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,881/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.2%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Black African: 2.5%
Other: 1.5%
White Irish: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

86.2%

White British

3.1%

White Other

3.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01327340547

office@weedon.innovatemat.org

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West Street

Northampton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141080
UKPRN: 10046447
Establishment No.: 2094
Trust: INNOVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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