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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Greenwood Academies Trust (other)
- https://t.co/aVkZNzBmSO (other)
- https://t.co/RboEzBedZD (other)
- https://t.co/zxfI28xhVj (other)
- Follow us (other)
- @PurpleOaksAcad (other)
- e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Northgate School Academy Trust (69.9)
- Fairfields School (68.1)
- St Peter's Independent School (62.7)
- Billing Brook Special School (62.0)
- The Gateway School (61.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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