Gayton Church of England Primary School
Northampton, NN7 3EU · West Northamptonshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
89th 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 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Gayton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, multi-skills, science, arts and crafts, and Forest School clubs, as well as equestrian sports and guitar, violin, drumming, or piano lessons. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 pupils against a stated capacity of 74. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Gayton Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "real sense of community" where pupils feel a strong "sense of belonging" and behave well. Leaders have created an "ambitious and well-structured curriculum" with "strong" subject knowledge among staff, resulting in positive outcomes for reading, mathematics, and history. The inspection judges the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy reading, supported by a phonics programme that "clearly builds pupils’ knowledge over time" and a "well-stocked library" that provides a calm space for learning.
- The early years foundation stage is a "well-organised and stimulating environment" where children "guide their own learning" through well-planned activities.
- Staff are "highly ambitious" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using "clear individual learning plans" to support their development.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and care for one another, with strong relationships between staff and pupils and a culture where bullying is "not tolerated".
- Teachers use "skilful questioning" to guide understanding, and pupils in subjects like mathematics and history demonstrate a "robust understanding".
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum implementation is inconsistent, and "key knowledge is not always made explicit enough", leaving pupils unclear about what they are learning.
- Systems to check what pupils know and remember are not consistent in some subjects, and adaptations are not always made to address gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of NN7 3EU, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT