Oundle Church of England Primary School
Peterborough, PE8 5HA · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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29th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.1/10 against 4,158 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oundle Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Kids4Fitness Mini Gladiators, YDP Darts, and POSH Basketball. Sports activities feature Girls Premier League, Tag Rugby, and Archery. Arts provision includes the Oundle Speech and Drama Festival and the Oundle Literary Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 435. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the various sports and drama festivals organised for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Oundle Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where core values of ‘joy, kindness and resilience’ are deeply embedded, creating a ‘calm yet excited feel’. Pupils are ‘highly motivated’ and enjoy attending, benefiting from a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and strong support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- A ‘rigorous approach to teaching phonics’ ensures pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind, supported by a ‘well-structured reading curriculum’.
- Leaders have addressed previous declines in mathematics, establishing a ‘consistent approach’ where staff are ‘knowledgeable’ and lessons build effectively on prior learning.
- Personal development is ‘extensive’, with pupils learning about ‘global citizens’ through charity work and events like ‘Wow, ow and now’ that explore spirituality.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘well catered for’, with needs ‘swiftly identified’ and regularly reviewed alongside parents and carers.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are ‘polite’, have a ‘strong sense of right and wrong’, and bullying is ‘not tolerated’.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a few subjects’, the school has ‘not checked precisely enough that these changes are working well enough’, leading to some pupils not recalling previous learning.
- The school should ‘check that all they do has the intended impact’ and ensure curriculum changes are ‘implemented with precision’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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