Oakway Academy
URN: 140853 • Wellingborough NN8 4SD
Overview
- Name
- Oakway Academy
- URN
- 140853
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Byron (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01933678714
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 102 Oakway, Wellingborough NN8 4SD
Summary
Oakway Academy is a mixed primary school located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 579 pupils and a capacity of 630. As part of the Hatton Academies Trust, the school has a strong focus on providing a nurturing environment that fosters respect and tolerance, particularly in its early years provision. The academy aims to develop well-rounded learners who embody the values of Passion, Responsibility, Independence, Determination, and Enjoyment, collectively known as PRIDE.
The curriculum at Oakway Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, with teachers drawing on their subject expertise to create stimulating lessons. The school places a high emphasis on good behaviour and pastoral care, ensuring that all children, including those with additional educational needs, receive the support they require to thrive.
Community involvement is integral to Oakway Academy, with a commitment to working closely with families to enhance children's learning experiences. The school encourages parental feedback and participation, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and continuous improvement.
The curriculum at Oakway Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, with teachers drawing on their subject expertise to create stimulating lessons. The school places a high emphasis on good behaviour and pastoral care, ensuring that all children, including those with additional educational needs, receive the support they require to thrive.
Community involvement is integral to Oakway Academy, with a commitment to working closely with families to enhance children's learning experiences. The school encourages parental feedback and participation, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 579
- Boys
- 286
- Girls
- 293
- FSM %
- 28.80
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 579 | 286 | 293 | 630 | 28.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 590 | 303 | 287 | 630 | 25.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 579 | 300 | 279 | 630 | 27.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 579 | 300 | 279 | 630 | 27.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 557 | 300 | 257 | 630 | 27.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 587 | 311 | 276 | 630 | 24.50 |
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