Cosgrove Village Primary School
Cosgrove, MK19 7JH · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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119th 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 — 0.8/10 against 2,690 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cosgrove Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Dance Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 39 pupils against a stated capacity of 64. 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 steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cosgrove Village Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, triggering a future graded inspection. The school provides a "safe and caring environment" where pupils are "happy," "polite and respectful," and benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" with high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a welcoming community where they "learn to respect differences" and feel "welcome and part of the school community."
- The curriculum is well-designed, with topics "sequenced well so that pupils can build on what they already know."
- Staff provide "excellent, personalised support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to "thrive alongside their peers."
- Teachers in mathematics and English effectively check recall and "solve these quickly" when gaps in learning are identified.
- Staff support each other well, appreciating help to "manage their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Staff in the early years must better support children to "engage with the planned learning activities" to help them maintain focus.
- Teachers need to establish routines to check what pupils have learned in science and foundation subjects, as they currently do not know this "reliably."
- The phonics programme requires more consistent delivery, ensuring staff "model sounds clearly" and address misconceptions to help pupils read fluently.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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