Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Towcester, NN12 8RD · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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21st of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blakesley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, French, Coding, Choir, Gardening, Nurture Natter, Multi Sports, and Archery clubs. Sports include football, gymnastics, and basketball, while arts and music offer ukulele and piano lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Nurture Natter club?
What Ofsted said about Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe this happy village school as ‘like a big family’, where they feel safe, secure, and valued. The inspection found that staff model kindness and respect, creating a nurturing environment that parents praise as ‘a gem of the local community’. The school maintains high attendance rates and fosters strong relationships between pupils, staff, and the wider community.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children receiving an ‘exceptionally strong start’ through stimulating, precisely planned activities that inspire curiosity.
- The curriculum is ‘broad, ambitious and well planned’, particularly in English and mathematics, where teachers possess ‘particularly strong subject knowledge’.
- Reading is highly prioritised, resulting in pupils becoming ‘confident readers’ who enjoy being ‘reading buddies’ for younger children.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified promptly and receive support ‘linked precisely to their needs’.
- Staff report feeling supported with their workload and well-being, describing themselves as ‘a strong set of people, supported within school’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment does not consistently identify gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge across all subjects.
- The curriculum requires further refinement to ensure it is delivered consistently well and that checks of learning always help pupils progress effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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