Denfield Park Primary School
Rushden, NN10 0DA · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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76th 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 | 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.
Denfield Park 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 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spy Club, play Multi Sports and Basketball, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the 2023 inspection is now two years old, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment since then? How does the after-school club support pupils who need extra time to consolidate their learning?
What Ofsted said about Denfield Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Denfield Park Primary School are described as happy, showing "positive attitudes to learning" and pride in their school community. The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum with a strong focus on reading and phonics, alongside effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While overall effectiveness is rated Good, specific improvements are required in writing practice, handwriting instruction, and the teaching of fundamental British values.
Strengths
- Teachers have "high expectations of behaviour," resulting in rare disruptions and pupils who "know the school’s values well."
- Leaders have developed a curriculum that is "ambitious for all pupils," with particular success in teaching phonics and supporting reading progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "excellent support" and access the same learning opportunities as their peers.
- Staff provide substantial support for pupils’ emotional and mental health, ensuring children "feel well cared for" and know whom to approach with worries.
- Governors and leaders share a clear ambition for improvement, prioritising professional development and maintaining strong links with families.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils are given sufficient time to "practise writing and to apply the knowledge they have learned" in English lessons.
- Leaders need to carefully plan how to teach handwriting, as current plans do not identify the "component knowledge that pupils need to learn to improve their handwriting."
- Leaders must ensure pupils understand "fundamental British values," which are currently missing from pupils’ knowledge despite a new PSHE curriculum being in place.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff acting quickly to address concerns and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 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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