Special free school · West Northamptonshire

Purple Oaks Academy

Special
Ages 3–18
Sixth form

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow West Northamptonshire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See West Northamptonshire's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–18
Pupils: 131 (capacity 100)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Phone: 01604434471
Address: Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7RR
Website: purpleoaksacademy.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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