Hall Meadow Primary School
Kettering, NN15 7RP · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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11th 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 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hall Meadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady, Lingotot, and Hotshots basketball clubs. Music instruction includes recorder, guitar, violin, and piano, with links to the Christina Marks School of Performing Arts.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How are the performing arts links integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hall Meadow Primary School
Overview
Hall Meadow Primary School is described as an “inclusive, happy school” where pupils enjoy “warm relationships” with staff and peers. Leaders maintain “high ambition” for all pupils to achieve well, supported by a curriculum that is “ambitious and well planned in most subjects.” The inspection found that pupils behave well, are eager to learn, and receive effective support for their emotional and social development.
Strengths
- Pupils feel “welcome and safe,” with bullying being rare and adults helping to resolve conflicts.
- The curriculum is carefully structured to ensure teachers “prepare pupils well for their next stage in learning.”
- Staff ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can “access the curriculum and make progress.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children learning phonics from the start and developing “confidence and fluency in their reading.”
- Staff are “proud and happy to work here,” feeling well supported by leaders and valuing the training provided.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers “consistently check pupils’ understanding” of core knowledge and vocabulary to address any gaps or misconceptions.
- Assessment practices in some foundation subjects have not been “fully developed,” though leaders have clear plans to complete this work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “well-established culture of care and vigilance” and skilled leaders ensuring staff are well trained to identify and pass on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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