Weavers Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JHOpen in maps

Weavers Academy is a secondary school in Wellingborough for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 4th of 5 secondary schools in Wellingborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

228 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.8

39.8, 6.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths29.4%

29.4%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths48.2%

48.2%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc21.1%

21.1%, 19.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.38

3.38, 0.71 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

53 students

Average point score per A level entry28.08

28.08, 6.92 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,275 pupils on roll, with places for 1,504

Eligible for free school meals31.2%

31.2%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.5%

26.5%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.3%

4.3%, 10.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Weavers Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.2
Refocus1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Wrenn School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.9
Wellingborough School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 26.6
Wollaston School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.1

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Merry
Phone
01933222830
Website
weaversacademy.org.uk
Address
Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
URN
139819

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.