St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
Northampton, NN3 5EN · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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86th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 2,770 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 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Mindfulness Colouring, Sewing Club, Kids with Bricks, Creative Writing, and Down to Earth. Sports options include Hotshots Basketball, Gymnastics, Archery, and GLK Football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 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
What support is available for pupils who are not reaching the expected standard? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled within the timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s Ceva Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a happy environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-supported by kind staff who uphold the school’s ‘I ASPIRE’ values. Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make brisk progress and are well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, pay attention, and achieve well in lessons that flow smoothly due to high expectations.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils needing to catch up, including those with SEND, ensuring inclusive learning.
- Reading progress is strong, with skilled staff teaching phonics daily and helping children read fluently and confidently.
- Teachers now effectively revisit learning from previous terms and use regular questioning to check knowledge retention.
- The curriculum is broad and high-quality, with pupils making sustained progress in mathematics and engaging with subjects like science and history.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff provide regular opportunities for pupils to draft, compose, and refine longer pieces of writing across subjects such as science, history, and geography, as current opportunities are limited.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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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