Wootton Park School

  • All-through
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wootton Park School is an all-through school in Northampton for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 3rd of 15 secondary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 11 September 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

Wootton Park School has very high expectations of how pupils will behave and of what they can achieve. Pupils throughout the school rise to the challenge. They are well behaved, eager to learn and achieve well. There is a strong sense of community in the school. Dedicated staff keep pupils safe and resolve any worries quickly. Pupils of all ages get along well together. Older pupils proudly act as role models for younger pupils. For example, sixth-form students act as academic mentors, offering guidance as pupils in Year 11 prepare for GCSE examinations. Year 7 pupils act as reading buddies to pupils in the primary phase. These, and the many other leadership roles that pupils can take on, support pupils to gain confidence and develop their character. Children in the early years get off to the best possible start. They quickly develop good learning habits, eagerly follow routines and display high levels of focus. Right through the school, pupils thrive in the positive and inclusive learning environment. Many enjoy the wide range of enrichment activities on offer. Sixth-form students are very well supported to be ready for their next stages in education, training or employment.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 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.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

121 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.6

53.6, 7.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.4%

50.4%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.9%

76.9%, 12.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc74.4%

74.4%, 33.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.04

5.04, 0.95 above the England average of 4.09.

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

121 students

Average point score per A level entry34.98

34.98, 0.02 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,670 pupils on roll, with places for 1,260

Eligible for free school meals8.9%

8.9%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.5%

22.5%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.9%

15.9%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wootton Park School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Abbeyfield School0.3 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 44.0
Northampton High School GDST0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 38.5
Caroline Chisholm School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.4
Northampton International Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 36.4
Northampton School for Boys2 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 58.2

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
WOOTTON PARK ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Dan Rosser
Address
Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
URN
142869

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.