Guilsborough Church of England Primary School
Northampton, NN6 8PT · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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44th 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.94 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guilsborough Church of England 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%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama, Spy, Choir, and Nurture Clubs, or participate in Hotshots basketball, Pacesetters Football, Gymnastics, and Multi-Sports. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the Nurture Club offer to support emotional well-being? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Guilsborough Church of England Primary School
Overview
Guilsborough Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school with a ‘caring and happy ethos’ where pupils are ‘eager to attend’ and feel safe. Leaders have designed a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ that generally supports high achievement, though some subjects require more precise planning.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘well behaved’, ‘polite’, and demonstrate values such as ‘respect’ in a ‘calm and orderly’ environment.
- Reading instruction is effective, with a ‘consistent approach’ ensuring children develop a ‘love of reading’ and receive targeted support.
- The early years provision is strong, with staff modelling ‘good manners’ and encouraging the use of ‘correct vocabulary and full sentences’.
- Personal development is ‘well planned for’, offering leadership opportunities and debates on moral issues to prepare pupils as ‘active citizens’.
- Staff feel leaders consider their ‘workload and well-being’, and the trust provides ‘effective support’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum plans for ‘all subjects’ identify the ‘most important knowledge pupils must know and remember’ to build depth.
- Leaders should ensure all teachers receive training to develop the ‘subject knowledge they need to teach each subject effectively’, particularly in foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and leaders working with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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
—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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