Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Corby, NN17 1EE · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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15th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 2,685 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 366 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “warm, caring and nurturing” environment where pupils feel safe. Leaders maintain high ambitions for every child, fostering strong relationships and a culture where bullying is rare and respect is valued.
Strengths
- Young children get off to a “strong start” in Reception, supported by “strong teaching of early reading” and purposeful mathematics activities.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with teachers using “flashbacks” and quizzes to help pupils retain prior learning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with “appropriate adaptations” and skilled support ensuring they keep up.
- Personal development is a strength, with “spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding” at the heart of the curriculum.
- Staff are supported well, with leaders being “considerate of their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, such as art and history, leaders have not yet identified component knowledge and its sequence with enough precision, meaning pupils do not always gain necessary “small steps of sequential knowledge.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being vigilant in reporting concerns and taking swift action to ensure pupils receive the help they need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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