Great Doddington Primary
Wellingborough, NN29 7TR · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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83rd 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 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Great Doddington Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Great Doddington Primary
Overview
Great Doddington Primary is described as a place where pupils are "confident and friendly," embracing values of "respect, resilience, responsibility and reflection." The school provides a "peaceful and productive learning environment" with a "well-planned and sequenced curriculum" that has helped reverse previously low outcomes in mathematics and writing.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" understanding of fundamental British values and actively "celebrate and embrace difference."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with frequent opportunities to revisit learning.
- Phonics teaching is delivered "consistently well" by "expert staff," helping pupils become "confident and accurate readers."
- Staff foster "positive relationships" with pupils, creating a "calm and purposeful place" where emotional literacy and self-awareness are developed from Reception.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," and staff feel "valued" with assistance managing workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff have the skills to deliver the reading curriculum consistently, as inconsistent support means some pupils do not learn to read fluently as soon as they could.
- Ensure teachers have the necessary knowledge to adapt practice appropriately, as inconsistent support prevents some pupils, particularly those with SEND, from accessing learning effectively.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 21% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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