Weston Favell Academy

About Weston Favell Academy

Weston Favell Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,476 pupils on roll. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (2025/26). 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.1% 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

1,476 / 1,525 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

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.

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.

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

Booth Lane South, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ

Phone

01604402121

Principal

Tim Marston

Website

http://www.westonfavellacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Weston Favell Academy?

Weston Favell Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Weston Favell Academy have?

Weston Favell Academy has 1,476 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Weston Favell Academy's Ofsted rating?

Weston Favell Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does Weston Favell Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Weston Favell Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.

Is Weston Favell Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Weston Favell Academy is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Weston Favell Academy?

Weston Favell Academy is located at Booth Lane South, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ.