Abington Vale Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Ashford Close, Abington Vale, Northampton, NN3 3NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Abington Vale Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 29th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 November 2014, report published 25 November 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Outstanding

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 February 2024

Abington Vale Primary School is welcoming and inclusive. Pupils, staff and parents and carers agree that the school is a warm, friendly and caring place to learn. The school has very high expectations for every single pupil to succeed. The school provides a calm environment in which pupils can thrive. Pupils behave in a sensible manner, which allows them always to be ready to learn. They have trusting relationships with staff and say that they feel safe. Staff help pupils to sort out any problems they may have. Pupils know that adults would stop anyone being unkind straight away. Pupils say they really enjoy taking on responsibilities such as 'young leaders' and being part of the school council. They are keen to discuss how the school council has actively changed aspects of school life, such as improving the provision for play at breaktimes. Pupils value equalities and are able to speak in depth about the rights of different people. Older pupils value that everyone can take part in any of the after-school clubs.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

409 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.5%

11.5%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language52.3%

52.3%, 30.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Abington Vale Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Bridgewater Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	73% met the expected standard
Barry Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Stimpson Avenue Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Weston Favell CofE Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	80% met the expected standard
Vernon Terrace Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Tom Fisher
Phone: 01604635071
Website: abingtonvaleprimary.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ashford Close, Abington Vale, Northampton, NN3 3NQ
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
URN: 138952

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.