Overstone Primary School
Northampton, NN6 0AG · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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57th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Overstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir and participate in Dancing Schools UK competitions, the Rotary Club concert, and the First Access Project. Trips include visits to the Sea Life Centre, London Zoo, Roman Museum, Whitemoor Lakes, PGL, the village post office, and the church.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Overstone Primary School
Overview
Overstone Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils feel supported. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a strong community ethos and ensuring classrooms are calm and purposeful. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned in core subjects, helping pupils develop as well-rounded individuals with a love for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from a "strong community ethos" and warm relationships with staff.
- Reading instruction is effective, with leaders using assessment well to ensure pupils become "confident, fluent readers" and developing a love for reading through daily sessions.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced in mathematics and early years, with a focus on fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with strong communication between leaders, staff, and families.
- Staff workload and well-being are supported, with teaching staff valuing the opportunity to monitor subjects they lead.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the precise knowledge pupils need to learn is identified in all subject areas, as it is not always clear in a few foundation subjects.
- Leaders should ensure teachers have a secure understanding of how to check pupils’ learning in all foundation subjects, as assessment is not always used effectively to confirm retained knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where pupils feel safe, staff receive regular training, and records are robust and clear.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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