How many pupils does Abbeyfield School have?

Abbeyfield School has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Abbeyfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Abbeyfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 in 2025/26.

Is Abbeyfield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Abbeyfield School is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Abbeyfield School?

Abbeyfield School is located at Mereway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU.

Abbeyfield School

Mereway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

44.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,358

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Abbeyfield School

Abbeyfield School is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,358 pupils on roll. It is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 (2025/26). 26.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,358 / 1,350 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.1%

Free school meals

33.8%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

15.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.6

Attainment 8

228 pupils

36.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

30 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

19%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.9%

Overall absence

22.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

73.49

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

13.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£42,833

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,310 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.3% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,054

Spend per pupil

£7,708

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mereway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU
Phone: 01604763616
Principal: Henry Gowney-Hedges
Website: www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR

Attendance Co-ordinator

PermanentFull timeGrade F, Point 6 to 7: £26,846 to £27,274 FTE (£23,091.22 to £23,459.36 actual salary per year).

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherEnglish

Teacher of English

Fixed term or temporaryFull time

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherMaths

Lead Practitioner of Maths

PermanentFull time

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherMaths

Assistant Director of Learning (Maths Key Stage 4)

PermanentFull time

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherGeography

Teacher of Geography

PermanentFull time

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Assistant Head of Year

PermanentFull timeGrade G, Point 8 to 13: £27,709 to £30,023 FTE

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Assistant Head of Year (Maternity Cover)

Fixed term or temporaryFull timeGrade G, Point 8 to 13: £27,709 to £30,023 FTE

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherScience

Assistant Director of Learning (KS4 Lead Science)

PermanentFull time

Closes in 7 daysView & apply

Support Staff

Exam Invigilator

PermanentPart time£12.85 per hour

Closes 31 Dec 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Abbeyfield School?: Abbeyfield School is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Abbeyfield School have?: Abbeyfield School has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Abbeyfield School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Abbeyfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 in 2025/26.
Is Abbeyfield School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Abbeyfield School is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Abbeyfield School?: Abbeyfield School is located at Mereway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU.

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