Kislingbury Primary School
Northampton, NN7 4AQ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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31st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,266 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kislingbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 168. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kislingbury Primary School
Overview
Kislingbury Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as ‘happy to attend this caring school’, where a strong Christian ethos and high behavioural expectations create a calm and safe environment. The school delivers a ‘well-constructed and ambitious curriculum’ that effectively supports pupil learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive behaviour, using their ‘eagle eyes’ in lessons, and feel safe with bullying ‘not tolerated’.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and use effective strategies, such as ‘flashback’ opportunities, ensuring pupils ‘remember key knowledge well’.
- Reading is prioritised from the early years, with pupils developing ‘ever-increasing confidence and fluency’ and enjoying daily story time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, allowing them to access new content and work independently.
- Staff appreciate leaders’ consideration of their workload and well-being, with one noting, ‘we are lucky to work here.’
Areas to improve
- Leaders must use assessment data from foundation subjects to ‘adjust the curriculum where it may be needed’ to maximise pupil retention.
- Foundation subject curriculum leaders need to monitor delivery more rigorously to ensure they ‘fully evaluated the implementation or impact of the planned curriculum’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving appropriate training, keeping thorough records, and responding promptly to concerns to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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