Sunnyside Primary Academy
URN: 139113 • Northampton NN2 8QS
Overview
- Name
- Sunnyside Primary Academy
- URN
- 139113
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dale Johnson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604842958
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reynard Way, Northampton NN2 8QS
Summary
Sunnyside Primary Academy, located in Northampton, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 387 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 390. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the academy revolves around values such as courage, ambition, pride, respect, and responsibility, which are integral to the school community.
The curriculum at Sunnyside is designed to engage students in their learning, with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity. Recent activities include interactive science workshops for Year 4 and Year 6, where pupils explored the digestive system and human anatomy through practical experiments. These experiences aim to deepen understanding and inspire a passion for learning among students.
Sunnyside Primary Academy also prioritises collaboration with parents to enhance student outcomes. The school offers additional support through the Pupil Premium funding, which provides resources and opportunities for eligible children. This commitment to partnership and community engagement underscores the academy's dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at Sunnyside is designed to engage students in their learning, with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity. Recent activities include interactive science workshops for Year 4 and Year 6, where pupils explored the digestive system and human anatomy through practical experiments. These experiences aim to deepen understanding and inspire a passion for learning among students.
Sunnyside Primary Academy also prioritises collaboration with parents to enhance student outcomes. The school offers additional support through the Pupil Premium funding, which provides resources and opportunities for eligible children. This commitment to partnership and community engagement underscores the academy's dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- 21/09/25 Newsletter - Friday 19 September We've got a busy and exciting week ahead! Here's what's happening: Monday: Year 4 Digestion Workshop – Please log into Arbor to give consent and make the contribution. Year 6 Heart Workshop – Cons (sen)
- 07/10/25Introducing Our School Council! We're delighted to present our newly elected school councillors! Chosen democratically by their classmates, these pupils will represent their peers' views throughout the academic year. They've already hit the groun (sen)
- 10/10/25 Movie Night is Back! We're thrilled to invite all children to our Movie Night on Wednesday, 15th October, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm! Two fantastic films to choose from: KPop Demon Hunters (PG) Home (U) Tickets: £3 per child – in (sen)
- 18/09/25 Home Learning Celebration We are so proud of the wonderful home learning that our pupils have been completing! From exploring shades of colour and experimenting with art skills , to writing about global life , learning about the human heart , (other)
- 03/10/25 Join Our Team: Breakfast Club Assistant Role Are you passionate about supporting children and creating a positive start to their day? We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our Breakfast Club team! About the Role: As pa (other)
- 06/10/25Pupil Leadership Team We're proud to introduce our team of young leaders, now easily recognised by their smart new blazers. These outstanding role models embody positivity, responsibility, and ambition. With excellent attendance and a strong desi (other)
- 09/10/25 Reading Together It was heart warming to see all our children come together to celebrate the joy of reading. Our older pupils embraced the opportunity to read to their younger peers, showing great enthusiasm and care. They truly rose to the occ (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 390
- Pupils
- 387
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 20.20
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 387 | 197 | 190 | 390 | 20.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 376 | 197 | 179 | 390 | 20.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 184 | 165 | 340 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 184 | 165 | 340 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 317 | 173 | 144 | 340 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 331 | 165 | 166 | 315 | 12.70 |
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