Abbeyfield School is a secondary school in Northampton, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Abbeyfield School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Griffin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 122077 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1101 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School GDST Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.