Open Other Secondary Mixed

Abbeyfield School

Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU
Part of: CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Abbeyfield School
Northampton, NN4 8BU
1,358 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.70% FSM %
681 Boys
677 Girls
About Abbeyfield School

Abbeyfield School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,358 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Henry Gowney-Hedges.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Northampton South
Ward Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-10-2012
UKPRN 10038483
URN 138858
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Carl Squires Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Birdsall Local Governor 31/08/2022 17/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Damon Boughen Local Governor 21/01/2026 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lynn Carter-Smith Local Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Principal Henry Gowney-Hedges Local Governor 22/04/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Susan Pettitt Local Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzy Pykett Local Governor 18/02/2026 17/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nwachuku Ubahakwe Local Governor 30/03/2025 29/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aidan Waples Local Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.17 km • Northampton
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0.5 km • Northampton
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0.55 km • Northampton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Abbeyfield School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
Abbeyfield School has 1,358 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Abbeyfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Abbeyfield School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Abbeyfield School is Mr Henry Gowney-Hedges.
Abbeyfield School is at Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Abbeyfield School: Has a sixth form.
Abbeyfield School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Henry Gowney-Hedges
Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU
01604763616
www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk
Location
NN4 8BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138858
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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