Farthinghoe Primary School
Brackley, NN13 5PA · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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136th 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 — 0.2/10 against 3,685 of them, against 0.6/10 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) 2023/24 | 29.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.15 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farthinghoe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a multi sports club and a music club, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 16 pupils against a stated capacity of 42. 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 take place during the multi sports club sessions? How does the small pupil number affect the range of curriculum options offered?
What Ofsted said about Farthinghoe Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish in this small, caring and very happy school” where staff work in “very close partnership with parents and carers.” The school delivers a “highly ambitious curriculum” that develops pupils’ knowledge and confidence, with early years provision judged as “Outstanding.”
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an “ambitious, broad and rich curriculum” which is “carefully sequenced” so pupils’ knowledge builds step by step.
- Children in the early years receive “exceptional provision” with “close personal teaching” and opportunities to work alongside older pupils.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with “strong and highly personalised” phonics teaching and a rich range of diverse texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from “small teaching groups and consistent support,” accessing the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Attendance is “higher than average” due to robust systems and strong family partnerships.
Areas to improve
- Staff should “check pupils’ learning consistently and adapt their teaching” to address misconceptions quickly, ensuring knowledge is securely embedded.
- Staff must ensure pupils maintain “purposeful attitudes to learning” and sustain engagement, as some become distracted and lose focus during lessons.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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