Roade Primary School
Northampton, NN7 2NT · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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51st 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 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roade Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Roade Primary School
Overview
Roade Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "welcoming and nurturing" with high expectations for all pupils. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe, happy, and proud of their achievements, supported by warm relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Reception provision is "well resourced" and creates a "firm foundation for all future learning" through play-based exploration.
- Reading is prioritised with consistent phonics training; staff model fluency effectively, and books are "well matched to the level that pupils are at".
- The mathematics curriculum has been improved with a new structure including "remind/rewind" opportunities, helping pupils remember content better.
- Staff feel "supported by leaders" and value professional development opportunities, contributing to effective school leadership.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and experiences, with personal, social and health education preparing them well for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not always precisely adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning some do not achieve as well as they could.
- There are inconsistencies in how new foundation subject curricula are delivered, resulting in some pupils not learning key knowledge as effectively as intended.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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