Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
Towcester, NN12 7NA · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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114th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.0/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Paulerspury Church of England Primary School “love coming here” and feel “valued and known” within this small, community-focused setting. The inspection confirms that the school provides a “Good” quality of education, with staff maintaining high expectations and pupils demonstrating keen enthusiasm for learning. Leaders and the trust provide effective oversight, ensuring the school continues to improve following its previous rating.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “ambitious, engaging and well structured,” with clear identification of what pupils will learn.
- Reading is a strong priority; phonics is taught well, helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- There is a strong focus on oracy, enabling pupils to explain their thinking with “increasing confidence” using subject-specific vocabulary.
- Behaviour is “calm and respectful,” with bullying being rare and pupils feeling safe.
- Attendance has improved due to staff working closely with families to remove barriers.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities are not always designed effectively enough, meaning some pupils do not develop the “depth of knowledge that they could.”
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not always define clearly what pupils need to achieve, hindering consistent adaptation of teaching.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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