Ringstead Church of England Primary School
Kettering, NN14 4DH · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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45th 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 — 3.5/10 against 3,494 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ringstead Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Game, Art and Crafts, and Multiplication Times Tables clubs, alongside sports such as cricket, basketball, and gymnastics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 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 school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Ringstead Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “known and valued as individuals” within a “big community” characterised by “smiley” and “approachable” staff. Leaders have established high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in pupils who “achieve well” and grow in confidence. The curriculum is “ambitious” and designed to prepare pupils for their next steps, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum reflects pupils’ interests and identities, ensuring engagement without compromising the “important knowledge that pupils should learn.”
- Staff “know the subjects they teach well” and share knowledge clearly, with teachers regularly checking pupils’ understanding.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff confidently teaching early readers to identify sounds and blend words, while those needing extra help receive “support tailored precisely” to their needs.
- Pupils with SEND study the same curriculum as their peers, with teachers adapting lessons so these pupils are “not overwhelmed by the new knowledge.”
- Attendance has “improved significantly” following effective strategies and strengthened relationships with parents.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils consistently benefit from opportunities to “develop the sophistication of their thinking” about subjects, particularly in problem-solving in mathematics and understanding how historians think.
- Pupils “cannot always recall their learning about the religions they have studied,” indicating a need to reinforce retention in religious education.
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 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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