Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School
Northampton, NN6 0DW · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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87th 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 3,836 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 | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| 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.
Mears Ashby 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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. The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art club, choir, dance, the 144 Club, book club, Eco Team, school council, Sports Crew, and football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 pupils against a stated capacity of 113. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas graded under the new Ofsted framework?
What Ofsted said about Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School
Overview
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is described as an "improving school" where pupils are "happy, safe and eager to work hard." The inspection highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils valuing the school’s values and relationships, though challenges remain in attendance and specific areas of academic attainment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well organised" and taught in a "logical order," with teachers delivering lessons that are "typically engaging" and supporting retention.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Early years provision is strong, with children benefiting from "rich interactions" and a "well sequenced" curriculum that prepares them for Key Stage 1.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with staff providing "well-tailored" help and setting "precise and achievable targets."
- Personal development is robust, with pupils demonstrating a "well-developed understanding of fundamental British values" and knowing how to stay safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "gaps in pupils' knowledge, particularly in mathematics and handwriting," which currently "slow their progress."
- Attendance remains "too low," particularly for disadvantaged pupils, requiring leaders to "embed and refine their work to improve pupils' attendance."
- Leaders should "evaluate the impact of their actions on the full range of groups of pupils at the school more precisely."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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