What is Castle Academy's Ofsted rating?

Castle Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/01/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Castle Academy a primary or secondary school?

Castle Academy is a primary school in Northampton, for ages 3–11.

Where is Castle Academy?

Castle Academy is in Northampton, NN1 2TR (West Northamptonshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Castle Academy?

Castle Academy has around 451 pupils on roll.

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Castle Academy

Goodgraded 12/01/2022Ages 3–11451 pupilsDoes not apply

Northampton, NN1 2TR

West Northamptonshire

Castle Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Northampton, within the West Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 451 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/01/2022, Castle Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Northampton can view Castle Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Northampton (NN1 2TR), Castle Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.8%England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.4England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals18.2%England avg 24.0%

English not first language74.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)3%England avg -22%