Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Towcester, NN12 6JA · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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6th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1/10 among them, against 8.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a dance club and an after-school club. Sports include football, netball, tag rugby, hockey, athletics, cross country, cricket and rounders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 aiming for the higher standard? How is the after-school club structured for wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders and staff maintain "high expectations of all pupils" and create a "productive, positive and inclusive culture." Pupils are "valued, respected and known well by staff," resulting in a strong sense of belonging and high attendance that is "significantly above national averages."
Strengths
- Achievement is strong, with pupils making "strong progress" across the wider curriculum and producing work of "very high quality" in subjects such as art.
- Attendance and behaviour are excellent; classrooms are "calm, orderly and purposeful," and bullying is rare, ensuring pupils "feel safe in school."
- The curriculum is "ambitious, coherently planned and sequenced," with precise teaching of early reading and phonics enabling effective access to learning.
- Inclusion is highly effective, with "highly effective support" and bespoke programmes like ‘the hub’ ensuring pupils with additional needs "achieve well" alongside peers.
- Personal development is a strength, with the arts described as "the beating heart of the school" and pupils demonstrating a deep understanding of British values and diversity.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and continue to build on successes to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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