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Weedon Bec Primary School

Primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Report card, May 2026: 1 expected, 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement. Special measures.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 13 September 2026.

Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement1% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementUrgent improvement2% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention14% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionNeeds attention9% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement2% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsNeeds attention11% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Needs attention
Some things in this area need to improve.
Urgent improvement
Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.

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

  1. 1.1 milesFlore Church of England Primary School

    Primary, Northampton, West Northamptonshire

    Good (Mar 2024)

  2. 2.1 milesThe Bliss Charity School

    Primary, Northampton, West Northamptonshire

    Good (Nov 2023)

  3. 3.0 milesNewnham Primary School

    Primary, Daventry, West Northamptonshire

    School remains Good (Mar 2023)

  4. 3.3 milesBugbrooke Community Primary School

    Primary, Northampton, West Northamptonshire

    No overall grade. Quality of education good (Jan 2025)

  5. 3.7 milesAbbey CofE Academy

    Primary, Daventry, West Northamptonshire

    School remains Good (Jun 2024)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.