St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Corby, NN18 0AZ · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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64th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,063 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% 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 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 300 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the 2024/25 cohort? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "highly nurturing environment" where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have produced a "well-considered curriculum" with a clear sequence of learning, though recent attainment figures have not yet fully reflected the impact of recent improvements.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and friendly," conduct themselves well, and "behave and learn well" due to high staff expectations.
- The school is "welcoming and inclusive," with clear systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring all pupils become "fluent readers" through regular checks and support, while promoting a love of reading via book corners and ambassadors.
- Staff morale is high, and the school is "well led," with leaders considering staff well-being and workload.
- The early years classroom is an "inviting place" where adults skilfully develop children’s speech and language and establish clear routines.
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures need further development to consistently identify gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge across all subjects.
- Some teachers’ choice of activities limits how well pupils progress through the curriculum, as they do not always focus on the key learning aim.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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