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What is The Arbours Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Arbours Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is The Arbours Primary Academy located?

The Arbours Primary Academy is located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN3 3QF.

What age range does The Arbours Primary Academy serve?

The Arbours Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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The Arbours Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About The Arbours Primary Academy

The Arbours Primary Academy is a primary academy in Northampton, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, The Arbours Primary Academy has 80% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 164 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.1%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023KS2 expected80%Attendance95.3%

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is The Arbours Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 164 pupils
SEN support: 7% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 80% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 42/100

Average surroundings

Air quality27/100

Transport access43/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at The Arbours Primary Academy

At The Arbours Primary Academy, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths.

Attendance at The Arbours Primary Academy

The Arbours Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at The Arbours Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at The Arbours Primary Academy is 7.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at The Arbours Primary Academy

The Arbours Primary Academy has 164 pupils on roll.

23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

7% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

The Arbours Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

The Arbours Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Arbours Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Arbours Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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