Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Kettering, NN15 6HY · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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3rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 3,110 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for Dance, Martial Arts, Fencing, and various instruments. Sports include Football, Hockey, and Lacrosse. Arts activities feature the Greenfields School Choir and performances of 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'The Magic Flute'. Trips include outdoor adventures in the Lake District and Brecon Beacons, plus overnight camping.
Getting in
The published school roll is 481 pupils against a stated capacity of 484. 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 curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from the nursery phase?
What Ofsted said about Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. The school fosters a positive ethos where pupils thrive socially and academically, supported by an ambitious curriculum and strong relationships. Leaders ensure high-quality staff development and effective governance, creating an environment where all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are encouraged to flourish.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ordered logically" and breaks complex knowledge into manageable chunks, with planned opportunities for repetition that secure understanding, particularly in English and mathematics.
- There is an "unwavering determination that all pupils will be readers," supported by well-established phonics routines and high-quality reading experiences that inspire engagement.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use expertise to "explain new knowledge to pupils skilfully," anticipating misconceptions and checking understanding through carefully selected questions.
- The school is "relentlessly ambitious" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, identifying and meeting their needs effectively.
- Children in the early years make a "positive start" through caring relationships that develop self-confidence, curiosity, and independence.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the school must ensure pupils have a "secure understanding of the knowledge they were taught earlier," as some understanding remains fragile and pupils do not always remember core knowledge from previous units.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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