Grange Primary Academy
Kettering, NN16 0PL · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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80th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,197 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Grange Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, Lego Therapy, Yoga, The Lunch Bunch, The Groovy Gang, and Zumba. Outdoor activities include Gorge Walking, Caving, Rock Climbing, and Bush Walking. Trips are organised to the Govillon Learning & Activity Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the outdoor activities scheduled within the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Grange Primary Academy
Overview
Grange Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils feel safe and valued within an inclusive community that promotes kindness and responsibility. The school provides a wide range of opportunities, ensuring every pupil can develop confidence and essential skills for future success.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with access to ‘regulation stations’ and calm spaces to manage their emotions.
- Early years provision is strong, with Nursery and Reception children developing communication, language, and early reading skills effectively.
- Teachers use good subject knowledge in mathematics, providing close support to pupils who struggle.
- The curriculum is well-structured, using songs and rhymes to help pupils remember key information and plug knowledge gaps.
- Individual needs are carefully identified and catered for, allowing pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always identify errors in pupils’ spelling, grammar, and punctuation, limiting opportunities for some pupils to practise and improve their writing accuracy.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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