Castle Academy
Primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 28 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.3 milesSpring Lane Primary School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 0.7 milesEarl Spencer Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Feb 2025)
- 0.7 milesSt James Church of England Primary School
Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- 0.8 milesMalcolm Arnold Preparatory School
School remains Good (Jun 2023)
- 0.9 milesVernon Terrace Primary School
Good (Dec 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.