Purple Oaks Academy

URN: 144759 • Northampton NN2 7RR

Overview

Name
Purple Oaks Academy
URN
144759
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Merushka Hansraj (since 2025)
Telephone
01604434471
Website
Visit
Address
Whiston Road, Northampton NN2 7RR

Summary

Purple Oaks Academy is a special free school located in Northampton, catering to students aged 3 to 18 with autism and/or severe learning difficulties. The academy has a capacity of 100 students and currently serves 121 pupils, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Opened in January 2018, the school features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support a diverse range of abilities, from those functioning at their chronological age level to those with more complex needs.

The academy is committed to providing an inspiring curriculum that focuses on emotional regulation, independence, and communication skills. Staff members are dedicated professionals who work closely with families and various services to ensure that each student's individual needs are met. The ethos of Purple Oaks Academy emphasizes respect, kindness, and the celebration of each student's progress, no matter how small.

Sponsored by the Greenwood Academies Trust, Purple Oaks Academy aims to enhance life chances for its students through high expectations and a supportive learning environment. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to engage meaningfully with their peers and the wider world.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
100
Pupils
121
Boys
88
Girls
33
FSM %
28.90
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 121 88 33 100 28.90
2024-09-11 119 88 31 100 30.90
2023-09-11 106 82 24 100 28.30
2022-09-11 106 82 24 100 28.30
2021-09-11 94 75 19 100 28.70
2020-09-11 81 64 17 100 23.50

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