Kilsby Church of England Primary School
Rugby, CV23 8XS · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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112nd 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 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Kilsby Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific interventions are in place to support pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the designated places?
What Ofsted said about Kilsby Church of England Primary School
Overview
Kilsby Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘joyful, nurturing school’ where staff hold high expectations for all pupils. The report states that the overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision are all ‘Good’.
Strengths
- Pupils feel ‘happy and safe’, showing ‘positive attitudes towards their learning’ and resilience, with bullying incidents being rare.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and enables pupils to learn about the local area, helping them ‘make links in their knowledge across subjects’.
- Early years provision is strong, with ‘warm and nurturing’ relationships and staff who ‘skilfully move children’s learning on’ through play.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with phonics sessions starting in Reception and texts chosen to expose pupils to a ‘diverse range of genres and cultures’.
- Mathematics lessons help pupils develop ‘fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills’, with teachers addressing misconceptions ‘in the moment’.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders’ understanding of curriculum implementation is ‘limited in some subjects’, meaning they do not yet identify precisely what actions are needed to improve further. Leaders should ensure subject leaders ‘develop their skills further’ so that all areas of the curriculum can be monitored effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong safeguarding culture’ where staff receive regular training and know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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