Abbeyfield School
URN: 138858 • Northampton NN4 8BU
Overview
- Name
- Abbeyfield School
- URN
- 138858
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Henry Gowney-Hedges (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604763616
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mereway, Northampton NN4 8BU
Summary
Abbeyfield School, located in Northampton, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,358 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,350. As part of the Creative Education Trust, the school is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for a diverse student body. The ethos of Abbeyfield is rooted in its core values of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness (ARK), which guide both academic and personal development.
The school offers a bespoke curriculum designed to cater to the varied needs of its students, ensuring they can thrive academically and socially. As a designated Performing Arts college, Abbeyfield provides extensive enrichment opportunities, including access to a professional theatre, dance studios, and sports facilities. Recent productions, such as 'Sister Act', highlight the active engagement of students in the arts.
Abbeyfield emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between parents and the school, fostering an environment conducive to learning. The school maintains high expectations regarding behaviour and respect, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere for all students.
The school offers a bespoke curriculum designed to cater to the varied needs of its students, ensuring they can thrive academically and socially. As a designated Performing Arts college, Abbeyfield provides extensive enrichment opportunities, including access to a professional theatre, dance studios, and sports facilities. Recent productions, such as 'Sister Act', highlight the active engagement of students in the arts.
Abbeyfield emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between parents and the school, fostering an environment conducive to learning. The school maintains high expectations regarding behaviour and respect, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Northampton School for Boys (82.3)
- Northampton School for Girls (70.2)
- Northampton School for Girls (69.3)
- Northampton Academy (67.9)
- Moulton School and Science College (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1358
- Boys
- 681
- Girls
- 677
- FSM %
- 24.70
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1358 | 681 | 677 | 1350 | 24.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1376 | 693 | 683 | 1350 | 22.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1393 | 673 | 720 | 1350 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1393 | 673 | 720 | 1350 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1396 | 680 | 716 | 931 | 16.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1319 | 671 | 648 | 931 | 12.90 |
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