Purple Oaks Academy

About Purple Oaks Academy

Purple Oaks Academy is a free school special in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 121 pupils on roll. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.3 (2025/26). 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Northamptonshire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 3–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

121 / 100 (121%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 March 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Whiston Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR

Phone

01604434471

Head Teacher

Merushka Hansraj

Website

www.purpleoaksacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Purple Oaks Academy?

Purple Oaks Academy is a free school special in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18.

How many pupils does Purple Oaks Academy have?

Purple Oaks Academy has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Purple Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?

Purple Oaks Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022).

How does Purple Oaks Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Purple Oaks Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.3 in 2025/26.

Is Purple Oaks Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Purple Oaks Academy is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Purple Oaks Academy?

Purple Oaks Academy is located at Whiston Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR.