Purple Oaks Academy
Free schools special in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 131 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 100 |
| Free school meals | 33.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Address | Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.purpleoaksacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01604434471 |
| URN | 144759 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 1 March 2022, published 3 May 2022:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Northgate School Academy Trust (special school, about 1.3 km)
- Fairfields School (special school, about 1.5 km)
- Kings Meadow School (special school, about 2.9 km)
- Billing Brook Special School (special school, about 4.0 km)
- Greenfields Specialist School for Communication (special school, about 4.6 km)
- The Gateway School (special school, about 13.1 km)
- Tiffield Academy (special school, about 13.1 km)
- Friars Academy (special school, about 14.0 km)
Browse: Special schools in West Northamptonshire
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.