Boothville Primary School
Northampton, NN3 6JG · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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93rd 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 3,537 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boothville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Flapjack Making, football, gymnastics, the Kids Marathon, and the EFL Kids Cup, with day visits arranged. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 601 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 to bridge the gap between the 54.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 4.0% achieving the higher standard? How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching improvements?
What Ofsted said about Boothville Primary School
Overview
Boothville Primary School is described as a "happy place" where pupils enjoy learning and maintain positive relationships with staff. The inspection found that leaders have high expectations for behaviour and have recently rewritten the curriculum to ensure pupils are ready for the next steps in their education. While safeguarding arrangements are effective and early years provision is strong, inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and behaviour management require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying described as "rare" and effectively managed by staff.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and deliver engaging lessons that encourage pupils to recall and practise learning.
- Reading is prioritised, with phonics taught well and extra support provided for those who struggle.
- The school offers a "wide range of extra-curricular opportunities," including clubs in coding, gardening, and sports.
- Staff are well trained in safeguarding, maintaining a "strong culture" where concerns are reported and addressed quickly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must support staff to deliver the new curriculum consistently and check how well pupils retain key knowledge, as some do not learn it as well as they should.
- Leaders need to ensure high behaviour expectations are applied consistently in every classroom, as some teachers do not always challenge disruption.
- Governors must challenge leaders to hold them to account for the impact of curriculum and behaviour developments, as they currently lack sufficient evidence of this impact.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well trained and leaders respond quickly to concerns while keeping detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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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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