Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 141073 • Daventry NN11 3RQ
Overview
- Name
- Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 141073
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INNOVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Crockford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01327265900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Daventry NN11 3RQ
Summary
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Daventry, West Northamptonshire, catering to approximately 230 pupils from nursery through to Year 6. The school operates as an academy converter and emphasizes individual year-group teaching rather than combined classes. It prides itself on a rich history of over 150 years and a strong commitment to its values of being Ready, Resilient, Respectful, and Reflective, which underpin its educational ethos.
The school offers a unique curriculum known as the "Woodford Way," designed to inspire and challenge students while ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic and life skills. Woodford Halse is noted for its extensive outdoor facilities, including a swimming pool and a dedicated forest area for forest school activities, which enhance the learning experience.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school, fostering a caring and nurturing environment where parents and staff collaborate closely. The recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 rated the school as 'Good,' highlighting its ambitious curriculum and strong community feel, reflecting the commitment to continuous improvement and student well-being.
The school offers a unique curriculum known as the "Woodford Way," designed to inspire and challenge students while ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic and life skills. Woodford Halse is noted for its extensive outdoor facilities, including a swimming pool and a dedicated forest area for forest school activities, which enhance the learning experience.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school, fostering a caring and nurturing environment where parents and staff collaborate closely. The recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 rated the school as 'Good,' highlighting its ambitious curriculum and strong community feel, reflecting the commitment to continuous improvement and student well-being.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 5 SepJob vacancy - Weedon Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant Do you fancy a change in career? Have you thought about working with children and making a difference? This new job role could be for you - further details are attached. (sen)
- 26 SepThis week the Nursery children have been busy discovering the world through their senses. The children showed so much curiosity, laughter and wonder as they learned how their senses help them explore and understand the world. We are all so proud o (sen)
- 3 OctJob vacancy - Woodford School Apprentice SEN TA Work within our friendly, committed school team as a Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and teachers. Working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. For (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INNOVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 399
- Pupils
- 230
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 117
- FSM %
- 22.50
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 230 | 113 | 117 | 399 | 22.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 265 | 133 | 132 | 399 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 288 | 147 | 141 | 399 | 24.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 288 | 147 | 141 | 399 | 24.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 282 | 143 | 139 | 399 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 268 | 138 | 130 | 399 | 18.40 |
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