Rockingham Primary School
Corby, NN17 1AJ · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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50th 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 2,609 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.59 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 26% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rockingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, athletics, and the Summer Cup, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How has the curriculum evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rockingham Primary School
Overview
Rockingham Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their caring environment and feel confident for the future. The report highlights a well-structured curriculum with a strong focus on reading and mathematics, supported by staff who help pupils feel valued and respected. While the school provides a safe and happy community, there are specific areas regarding curriculum consistency and support for pupils with special educational needs that require attention.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "well-structured and sequenced curriculum" with clear guidance on what is taught over time.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with phonics taught well from Reception and teachers nurturing a "love of reading".
- Pupils enjoy mathematics, building knowledge "step by step" and solving increasingly complex problems with accuracy.
- Staff create a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel teachers "pick you up" rather than put them down.
- Leaders prioritise pupils’ mental and physical well-being, offering opportunities for pupils to develop talents and meet inspiring people.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure interventions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) focus sharply on filling specific gaps in knowledge so they can catch up more quickly.
- New subject leaders must support staff to ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently well across all classes, enabling pupils to achieve as well as they could in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders putting pupils’ welfare first and staff being alert to and sharing even the smallest of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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