Admissions
Admissions to the Weston Favell Academy
Pupils are admitted at the start of, and during, two main stages:
- Secondary year 7 (age 11)
- Secondary post-16 (age 16)
Admission numbers:
a) 270 full time places - Year 7
d) 20 full time places - Post 16
The Weston Favell Academy has capacity for 300 pupils in the sixth form. Of these places, 20 will be offered to eligible external applicants for Year 12.
To apply for a place at the Weston Favell Academy:
For admission to secondary year 7, in the year preceding admission, parents should apply using West Northamptonshire Council's Schools Admission process.
For admission in September 2024, these forms will be available to access online and all forms should be returned to West Northamptonshire Local Authority by 31st October 2025.
To apply online, please click on the link below:
For all other admissions 8-11, please contact WNC at www.westnorthants.gov.uk to download an application form or telephone 0300 126 1000.
For Post-16 admissions, please contact the Sixth Form at the Weston Favell Academy on 01604 402121 or email lmann@westonfavellacademy.org For more information on our Sixth Form, please click here.
Appeals
There will be a right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel for unsuccessful applicants relating to admissions at age 11 or above. Appeals should be made within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal.
If refused admission, you should contact the Admissions Team to lodge an appeal:
Appeals Team
Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South
Northampton
NN3 3EZ
Please mark your envelope ‘Admissions Appeals’ or email jcosciani@westonfavellacademy.org
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