Brixworth CofE VC Primary School
Northampton, NN6 9BG · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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32nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 4,259 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join guitar, woodwind, violin, and KS2 choir groups, or the Brixworth Elite Dance Team. Sports options include freestyle soccer, hotshots basketball, athletics, taekwon-do, gymnastics, and swimming lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 484 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Brixworth CofE VC Primary School
Overview
Leaders aim for pupils to ‘be the best they can be’, fostering a happy environment where children enjoy school and feel supported. The school delivers a high-quality education with well-sequenced curricula, strong subject knowledge among staff, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Curriculum plans are ‘well sequenced’, detailing specific knowledge, skills, and vocabulary to help teachers build on prior learning.
- Teachers use assessment to address misconceptions and provide clear feedback, resulting in pupils who ‘achieve well in mathematics’.
- Writing skills are of ‘high quality’, supported by teachers who model good writing and encourage the use of a ‘wide range of vocabulary’.
- The school’s own phonics programme is ‘ambitious and well sequenced’, helping most pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘well supported in lessons’ and access the full curriculum through well-tracked interventions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils with gaps in phonic knowledge receive ‘regular interventions’ to help them catch up quickly.
- Leaders should consider activities offered at breaktimes and lunchtimes, as the playground gets busy and some pupils ‘cannot always play safely together’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong safeguarding culture’ where staff are well trained and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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