Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Market Harborough, LE16 9RU · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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34th 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 41% | 2.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 26% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "close-knit, welcoming" environment where pupils feel "safe and nurtured." The report highlights that pupils are "curious" and "avid readers," benefiting from a curriculum that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. While most subjects are well-planned, the inspection notes that curriculum sequencing requires refinement in a few areas to ensure consistent high standards across all subjects.
Strengths
- Reading is the "top priority," with leaders investing in high-quality books and a sequenced phonics programme that has helped most pupils catch up after the pandemic.
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour and kindness, exemplifying the school motto: ‘be kind, be your best, be happy’.
- The curriculum is generally "broad and engaging," helping pupils connect learning across subjects like mathematics and history.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "can learn the same curriculum as their peers."
- Leaders are "considerate of subject leaders’ workload and well-being," providing extra time and support for staff in this small school.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects," meaning pupils do not learn as well in these areas as in others.
- Leaders should refine these curriculums so that "knowledge is clearly identified, and pupils build on what they learned before."
- Leaders must ensure teachers have the necessary "support and training" to implement the revised curriculum in these specific subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to recognise risks and leaders maintaining a "vigilant culture" where concerns are raised and followed up rigorously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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