Earl Spencer Primary School
Northampton, NN5 7DE · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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108th 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,500 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Earl Spencer Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club, Multi sport Club, and Multisports Club. Sports include Hotshots Basketball, GLK Gymnastics, Elite Football Club, Street dance, and Yoga. Trips include an Everdon residential and a Northamptonshire Cricket Trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Earl Spencer Primary School
Overview
Earl Spencer Primary School provides a ‘very supportive environment for learning’ where pupils are ‘friendly and welcoming’. The report highlights a strong focus on mental health, with initiatives like ‘Wally the Well-being Whale’ ensuring pupils feel ‘happy and secure’. While the school is ‘ambitious for pupils’ achievement’, recent curriculum changes are still being embedded, leading to some inconsistencies in how knowledge is retained and assessed.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high expectations for their behaviour’, being ‘polite’ and engaging in ‘smart walking’ in corridors.
- Reading is a clear priority; a new phonics programme ensures pupils ‘catch up and become fluent readers’, with achievement ‘improving as a result’.
- Personal development is ‘well considered’, with pupils gaining a ‘secure understanding of fundamental British values’ and reflecting ‘thoughtfully’ on diverse cultures.
- Governors ‘hold leaders to account’ effectively, and staff feel ‘valued’ due to a ‘well-considered focus on their professional development’.
- Leadership opportunities, such as ‘language ambassadors’, help pupils ‘contribute positively to school life’ and support new arrivals.
Areas to improve
- Processes for checking pupils’ learning in recently reviewed subjects are ‘not fully established’, meaning ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge are sometimes not identified’.
- Curriculum improvements are ‘not fully embedded yet’, resulting in ‘insecurities in pupils’ learning’ due to insufficient opportunities to revisit prior knowledge.
- Not all staff have ‘sufficient expertise in adapting the curriculum’ for pupils with SEND, causing reliance on adult support rather than fostering independence.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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