Cedar Road Primary School
Northampton, NN3 2JF · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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35th 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 — 7.4/10 against 3,905 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cedar Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding, Choir, Sewing, Table tennis, Multi-skills, Science, and Dance clubs. Sports include Soccer, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, and Swimming, alongside Ukulele lessons. Trips include KS2 residential visits to Dearne Valley and Kings Park, Nevill Holt Farm, and a Year 3 visit to the Think Tank Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 KS2 residential trips? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Cedar Road Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Cedar Road Primary School are described as polite, happy, and safe, with staff maintaining "high expectations" for all. The school provides a "calm and orderly atmosphere" where children enjoy learning and value opportunities for responsibility, such as serving as playleaders or school councillors. Leaders have strengthened the curriculum structure, particularly in early reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils become confident learners.
Strengths
- Pupils are "confident and fluent readers" due to prioritised early reading and phonics, with lessons well-matched to their needs.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well established," with carefully sequenced topics helping pupils to "confidently recall what they have learned."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in all aspects of school life" and receive effective, timely support.
- Staff manage behaviour well with "consistent strategies," and bullying is rare, with pupils trusting adults to resolve issues.
- Governors and trustees "support and challenge leaders effectively," while staff feel valued and mindful of workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must fully implement policies to reduce high levels of absence, as some pupils "miss out on important learning which hinders their achievement."
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified the "precise knowledge that pupils need to commit to their long-term memory," leading to inconsistent recall.
- Subject leaders need to gain the necessary understanding to effectively measure the "implementation and impact of the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to recognise risks and reporting concerns promptly, while leaders work tenaciously with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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