Cottingham Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough, LE16 8XB · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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68th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Cottingham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a lunchtime choir, Young Voices, and Big Sing. Sports include tennis, cricket, football, skateboard, scooter, and breakdancing. Music lessons cover guitar, keyboard, and drumming. Residential trips are offered for Years 2, 4, and 6. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 2 residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Cottingham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Cottingham Church of England Primary School continues to be a ‘good school’, described as a ‘happy and caring school with a strong sense of community’. Pupils are ‘respectful to each other and staff’, showing ‘high levels of engagement in lessons’ and pride in their work. The school is well led, with staff feeling supported and proud of their roles.
Strengths
- Children get off to a ‘strong start in the Reception Year’, benefiting from ‘warm and nurturing’ relationships and play-based learning.
- Leaders ‘prioritise early reading’, with staff well trained in phonics and interventions enabling pupils to ‘keep up’.
- ‘Pupils with SEND achieve well’, supported by teachers using a ‘range of resources’ and effective collaboration with external agencies.
- High expectations in mathematics help pupils become ‘fluent in number’ and skilled at solving problems and reasoning.
- Behaviour is a strength, with staff and pupils consistently living out the school’s values in a ‘positive and nurturing’ environment.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, the curriculum does not make fully clear the precise content pupils are expected to know, leading to ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum for all subjects is embedded and that teachers use ‘consistent assessment methods’ to check learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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