Ecton Brook Primary School
Northampton, NN3 5DY · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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26th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,851 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ecton Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join archery, boccia, boxing, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, and hockey clubs, visit the Black Country Museum, and attend breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 567 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 who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Ecton Brook Primary School
Overview
Ecton Brook Primary School is described as a “caring and aspirational school” where “relationships are at the core of all the school’s work.” Pupils are “happy and feel safe and cared for,” demonstrating “exemplary” behaviour and “mature attitudes to their learning.” The school is “exceptionally well led and managed,” with staff who are “incredibly happy” and feel well supported.
Strengths
- Pupils show “exemplary” behaviour, treating peers and adults with “courtesy and respect” while achieving well above the national average.
- The school has developed a “strong reading culture” with teachers who are “experts at teaching phonics,” ensuring pupils learn to read quickly.
- The mathematics curriculum is “ambitious and well sequenced,” helping pupils embed “mathematical fluency” and confidently problem-solve.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with high-quality opportunities for pupils to develop talents and a clear focus on disadvantaged pupils.
- Leadership is effective, providing staff with “research-informed training opportunities” and fostering a positive culture where staff feel supported with workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils are supported to “retain their long-term knowledge effectively,” as recall in some subjects is not consistently secure.
- Staff in the early years need improved skills in “spoken interactions” during play-based learning to ensure all children achieve as well as they could.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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