Great Addington CofE Primary School
Kettering, NN14 4BS · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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33rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
Great Addington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish Club, GLK Gymnastics, ArtMinds Club, and KS2 LF Dance, alongside PR Multi Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Great Addington CofE Primary School
Overview
Great Addington Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and welcoming place" where pupils feel safe and staff care for them. The curriculum is well designed and ambitious, with strong teaching in reading and early years, though some pupils lack sufficient understanding of diversity and British values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed" and builds on key knowledge, with leaders adapting it to fill gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Teachers have "secure subject knowledge" and explain concepts clearly, using effective questioning to check understanding.
- Reading instruction is robust; all staff are trained in phonics, and pupils receive timely support if they fall behind, leading to good progress.
- Pupils in early years are "well prepared for Year 1," following established routines in a "vocabulary-rich environment."
- Behaviour is positive, with a "zero tolerance" attitude towards bullying, and parents speak highly of the school’s community feel.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) does not always enable them to deepen their understanding or achieve as highly as they could.
- The teaching of personal, social and health education and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is not ensuring pupils gain a strong enough understanding of other faiths, diversity, British values, and relationships.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders acting quickly to identify risks and staff receiving weekly updates to remain vigilant.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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