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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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