Pattishall Church of England Primary School
Towcester, NN12 8NE · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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109th 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Pattishall Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. 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 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in choir, brass band, swimming, ukelele, and trombone, with trips to Young Voices concerts.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Pattishall Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pattishall Church of England Primary School is described as a “friendly and inclusive school” where pupils “feel safe in this nurturing environment.” The report highlights that staff are “ambitious for all pupils” and that the school maintains “positive” relationships, with parents holding the institution in “high regard” for its emphasis on well-being.
Strengths
- The school has designed a “well-sequenced curriculum” that enables pupils to build key knowledge over time, with teachers having a “secure understanding” of subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority, supported by a central library, “book nooks,” and well-matched texts that help pupils explore “diversity and different groups in society.”
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, working closely with parents and external agencies to ensure they receive necessary help.
- The personal development programme is a strength, featuring a “well-planned” PSHE curriculum that fosters “mutual respect” and inclusive views towards difference.
- Children in the early years are “happy” and benefit from a “warm and caring environment” where they learn through play.
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures are not “fully embedded or consistent across all subjects,” meaning teachers do not always identify misconceptions or gaps in knowledge.
- The early years curriculum “lacks clarity” regarding specific knowledge and skills, leading to missed opportunities for assessing progress and moving learning forward.
- Teachers do not always ensure that all pupils are “ready to learn” or consistently display the school’s positive values.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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