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Purple Oaks Academy

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Purple Oaks Academy

Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7RR

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Pupils
121
Ages
3-18
FSM
28.9%
Attainment 8
0.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Purple Oaks Academy

Purple Oaks Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.4. The school has around 121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Purple Oaks Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Purple Oaks Academy

What is Purple Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?
Purple Oaks Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Purple Oaks Academy's latest exam results?
Purple Oaks Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Purple Oaks Academy located?
Purple Oaks Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 7RR).
How many pupils attend Purple Oaks Academy?
Purple Oaks Academy has around 121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Purple Oaks Academy with other schools?
View Purple Oaks Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Northamptonshire.