Little Harrowden Community Primary School
Wellingborough, NN9 5BN · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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57th 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 4,013 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Harrowden Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Taekwondo Club, Curtain Call, and Gymnastics club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about Little Harrowden Community Primary School
Overview
Little Harrowden Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "welcoming and inclusive" with high expectations for all pupils. Leaders have established a "well-designed and ambitious curriculum" that supports strong pupil achievement and positive behaviour. The school fosters a kind environment where pupils feel safe and are keen to participate in learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-designed and ambitious," with clear sequencing of knowledge and vocabulary that helps teachers deliver lessons effectively.
- Pupils behave well, with a fair and consistently applied behaviour policy; bullying "hardly ever happens" and lessons are "very rarely disrupted."
- Reading is a priority, with staff well-trained in phonics and precise assessment ensuring pupils who fall behind receive timely support to become "fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, such as "sensory circuits," enabling them to access the curriculum and progress well.
- Leaders provide effective support for staff, who feel well-supported and appreciate the consideration given to their workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "carefully monitor the school’s work" in improving pupils' writing, as they are "still yet to precisely check that their actions are having the intended impact."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff understand their responsibilities and work well with external agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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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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