Ecton Village Primary School
West Street, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ecton Village Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 55th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 24 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Ecton Village Primary Academy. They said that they feel happy and safe. One pupil spoke for many when they said, 'This is a great community. Even though we are a small school - we are a big family!' The school is calm. Learning is not disrupted by poor behaviour. Pupils cooperate and enjoy playtime together. They skip, hoopla, draw, climb and play football. Older children look after the younger ones. Pupils said that bullying is rare. Should anyone be unkind, they said that this would quickly be sorted out by their teachers. Teachers are ambitious for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective and caring support. In lessons, teachers skilfully adapt the learning to ensure that pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Parents of pupils with SEND are particularly complimentary about the high level of care that their child receives. Parents said that they had 'struck gold' in their choice of school. Although last year's published outcomes were a disappointment, leaders have acted swiftly. The curriculum has been strengthened. Subject leadership is strong. Pupils are now much better prepared for their next learning stage.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is only in its first year of implementation. As a result, further monitoring and evaluation are required to ensure that all aspects of the curriculum fully meet pupils' learning needs. Leaders should continue to ensure that all aspects of the curriculum are fully embedded and that pupils are securing the knowledge, fluency and confidence they need across all the subjects studied.
- Despite leaders' efforts, some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. They are missing a good quality of education. Leaders should continue their work to ensure more pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
74 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Ecton Village Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Ecton Brook Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorn Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Earls Barton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Gould
- Phone
- 01604409213
- Address
- West Street, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QF
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 142400
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.