Delapre Primary School
Northampton, NN4 8JA · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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102nd 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 3,666 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Delapre Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Fit Club, Crafts, Multiskills, Musical instruments, Strictly dancing, and School Council. Sports include football, cricket, and basketball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 539 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 bridge the gap between the current 49.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 4.0% achieving the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment figures?
What Ofsted said about Delapre Primary School
Overview
Delapre Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils love to come and learn. Leaders have strengthened the curriculum structure, and staff ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive effective support. The school fosters a close community spirit where relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
Strengths
- Pupils are fully engaged in their learning and talk with confidence and enthusiasm about their progress.
- There is an absolute focus on developing a love of reading, with consistent approaches to phonics and daily reading sessions.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn the same knowledge as their peers.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload, ensuring staff feel valued.
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, with low-level disruption being rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure clarity and precision around the specific knowledge pupils are expected to learn, and by when, across all subjects from early years to Year 6.
- Leaders must ensure subject leaders gain the necessary knowledge and understanding to effectively measure the implementation and impact of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place and staff understanding that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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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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