Weavers Academy
URN: 139819 • Wellingborough NN8 3JH
Overview
- Name
- Weavers Academy
- URN
- 139819
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Hunt (since 2025) , Associate Principal
- Telephone
- 01933222830
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brickhill Road, Wellingborough NN8 3JH
Summary
Weavers Academy is a mixed, non-selective secondary academy located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, catering to students aged 11-18. As part of the Creative Education Trust, the academy emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide a wide range of opportunities while ensuring that each student feels safe, valued, and supported. The school prides itself on fostering a positive learning environment where good behaviour and mutual respect are encouraged among students.
The academy's commitment to quality teaching and learning is central to its ethos, with a focus on individual student success. Staff dedicate significant time to support each student, promoting a culture where learning is seen as an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Feedback from families and students is actively sought to enhance the educational experience.
Weavers Academy has a current enrolment of 1,282 students, with a capacity of 1,504. The school has a Free School Meals percentage of 31.30%, reflecting its diverse community. Admissions for Year 7 are managed through the local authority, and the academy welcomes applications without reference to ability or aptitude.
The academy's commitment to quality teaching and learning is central to its ethos, with a focus on individual student success. Staff dedicate significant time to support each student, promoting a culture where learning is seen as an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Feedback from families and students is actively sought to enhance the educational experience.
Weavers Academy has a current enrolment of 1,282 students, with a capacity of 1,504. The school has a Free School Meals percentage of 31.30%, reflecting its diverse community. Admissions for Year 7 are managed through the local authority, and the academy welcomes applications without reference to ability or aptitude.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Wollaston School (72.7)
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (66.8)
- Wollaston School (64.6)
- Wrenn School (54.6)
- Manor School (54.4)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1504
- Pupils
- 1282
- Boys
- 623
- Girls
- 659
- FSM %
- 31.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1282 | 623 | 659 | 1504 | 31.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1302 | 652 | 650 | 1504 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1245 | 607 | 638 | 1504 | 26.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1245 | 607 | 638 | 1504 | 26.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1232 | 596 | 636 | 1504 | 23.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1202 | 577 | 625 | 1504 | 18.10 |
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