Stimpson Avenue Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stimpson Avenue Academy is a primary school in Northampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 79th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 July 2023, report published 19 September 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

440 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals15.5%

15.5%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language72%

72%, 50.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stimpson Avenue Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Barry Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Vernon Terrace Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Cedar Road Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Abington Vale Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	83% met the expected standard
Kingsley Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	51% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Lugg
Phone: 01604346800
Website: stimpson.emat.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4LR
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
URN: 140628

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.