Abbey CofE Academy
Vicar Lane, Daventry, NN11 4GDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abbey CofE Academy is a primary school in Daventry for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 8th of 11 primary schools in Daventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 July 2015, report published 11 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2024
Pupils describe Abbey CofE Academy as being safe, friendly and supportive. They say it is a place where they can be themselves. Pupils benefit from positive, caring relationships with the adults at the school. Staff know the pupils well. They treat them with kindness and respect. Pupils say, 'The staff here always have time for you. Nothing is ever too much for them.' Pupils are polite. They behave well. They have positive attitudes to learning. Most pupils sustain their concentration well. The school wants the very best for all pupils. This aim is underpinned by values of aspiration, ambition, courage, respect, compassion and integrity. Staff teach pupils what these values mean and why they are important. Pupils know, for instance, that integrity is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. They try to show these qualities in their work and through their interactions. Pupils are proud of their school. They appreciate the multitude of opportunities on offer to broaden their horizons. Pupils like being part of The David Ross Education Trust (DRET). They say, 'Being part of DRET is great. We do lots of things with other DRET schools, such as sports master classes and competitions.'
What the school should improve
- Staff do not always address errors in pupils' spoken and written English. These mistakes are sometimes repeated. Consequently, not all pupils learn to communicate as accurately and effectively as they could. The school must sharpen its focus on communication and language so that staff enable all pupils to talk and write precisely and fluently as soon as possible.
- Staff do not routinely revisit prior learning from previous years in all subjects. As a re- sult, some pupils forget the important knowledge they have learned before. This pre- vents them from gaining the deep and detailed understanding that the school intends. The school must review its approach to the recall of prior learning, helping pupils to re- member key curriculum content from across the key stage securely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
184 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Abbey CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Falconer's Hill Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Falconer's Hill Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| E-ACT The Grange School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| Ashby Fields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Godfrey
- Phone
- 01327702433
- Address
- Vicar Lane, Daventry, NN11 4GD
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 140190
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.