Located in Northampton, Woodland View Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Woodland View Primary School currently has around 416 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.1%). other white pupils make up about 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Northampton, NN4 5FZ |
| Website: | www.wvps.northants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01604765037 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Horsley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137918 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.10% | 246 |
| Other White | 13.70% | 57 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 20 |
| African | 4.30% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland View Primary School School Lane , Grange Park NN4 5FZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland View Primary School Off Quintonside , Grange Park NN4 5FZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School Lodge Avenue , Collingtree NN4 0NQ | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School Lodge Avenue , Collingtree NN4 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton High School GDST Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.