Little Stanion Primary School
Corby, NN18 8TD · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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65th 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 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| 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 Stanion Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access gymnastics, dance, team games, athletics, and swimming, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Little Stanion Primary School
Overview
Little Stanion Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an "exciting buzz" and a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Pupils feel safe and happy, benefiting from strong relationships built on "respect and trust" and a curriculum that promotes diversity and aspiration.
Strengths
- The school fosters a love of reading, with trained staff teaching phonics effectively so that "most pupils quickly become confident readers."
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively, using precise language and modelling skills, while parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "speak highly of the support provided."
- Pupils are "enthusiastic and resilient in lessons," viewing mistakes as an essential part of learning and responding well to high expectations.
- There is a strong sense of "community spirit," with pupils taking pride in responsibilities such as caring for animals and acting as table leaders.
- Staff feel "trusted and empowered" to make decisions, contributing to a positive culture where they feel valued.
Areas to improve
- The sequence of learning in a few foundation subjects is not as precise as in others, meaning teachers do not always know how teaching builds on prior knowledge.
- Teachers do not reliably know what pupils recall from previous learning in some subjects, so lessons do not always build effectively on this prior knowledge.
- Books given to pupils at the early stages of learning to read are not always well matched to their phonics knowledge, limiting practice opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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