Mawsley Primary School
Kettering, NN14 1GZ · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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52nd 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 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.84 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mawsley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Brainboost club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mawsley Primary School
Overview
Mawsley Primary School is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where pupils are "polite and well behaved" and feel safe. Leaders have created a "calm environment" that supports high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with staff and governors united in providing a high-quality education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "confident and fluent readers" due to effective phonics teaching and significant investment in diverse reading materials.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and enjoyable," designed so pupils "build on what they already know."
- Staff use assessment information well to identify learning needs and provide targeted support.
- Pupils take on meaningful responsibilities, such as "cabin leaders" and "digital leaders," fostering independence and resilience.
- Governors "hold leaders to account" effectively and are mindful of staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, staff do not always extend children’s learning during independent activities; leaders must implement "rigorous checking systems" to maximise learning in continuous provision.
- The curriculum is not yet "fully embedded" in reflecting multicultural Britain; leaders need to ensure pupils develop a "wide cultural understanding of different religions and beliefs."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" underpinned by thorough record-keeping, regular staff training, and close collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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