Compass Primary Academy
Kettering, NN15 7EA · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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69th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 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 — 2.0/10 against 2,364 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Compass Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady Music and Hotshots Basketball clubs. Trips include visits to Hunstanton, Fermyn Woods, Leicester Museum, Longtown, West Lodge Farm, and Northampton Museum, alongside an author visit and a meditation centre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these result gaps?
What Ofsted said about Compass Primary Academy
Overview
Compass Primary Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils are happy and behave well, with bullying being rare. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and an outstanding early years provision that provides an exceptional start for children. While recent improvements in teaching are helping pupils progress, the impact is not yet consistently reflected in published outcomes for key stages 1 and 2.
Strengths
- The early years provision is rated 'Outstanding', with staff designing engaging tasks that help children collaborate and become independent.
- Pupils benefit from 'inspiring experiences' such as visits to interesting places and opportunities to develop talents in sport and music.
- Staff are praised for frequently going 'above and beyond' to help pupils, creating a caring environment where new joiners settle quickly.
- Leaders have established an 'ambitious curriculum' that builds logically from the early years, helping pupils learn complex vocabulary and solve problems accurately.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders making it the 'highest priority' and providing thorough training and early help.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must build on monitoring rigour to ensure curriculum implementation leads to higher achievement in key stages 1 and 2, as recent improvements are not yet consistently realised in published outcomes.
- Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not consistently receive the 'precise adaptations and support' needed to close learning gaps, particularly in key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The report states that 'the arrangements for safeguarding are effective', noting that leaders make it the highest priority and staff are well trained to share concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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