St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
Daventry, NN11 6UF · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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128th 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 — 0.2/10 against 3,892 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| 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.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cooking, arts and crafts, fencing, and tennis clubs, play football, dodgeball, and rugby, and receive music tuition or join the County Orchestra. A Year 5/6 residential trip to the Rock Centre in Wales is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment from the 2023 inspection findings?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a ‘good school’, described as ‘warm and welcoming’ with a strong sense of community. Leaders have established an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that fosters resilience and independence, ensuring pupils behave well and feel supported. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards in teaching, behaviour, and pupil welfare.
Strengths
- Leaders weave ‘golden threads’ such as resilience, well-being, and oracy throughout the curriculum, creating a cohesive educational experience.
- Staff build strong relationships with pupils, who feel safe and know they can seek help if worried.
- Reading is a high priority, with carefully chosen books and swift support for those falling behind, including a motivating ‘reading passport’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and supported with clear targets to achieve alongside peers.
- Behaviour is consistently good, with pupils described as ‘mature’, respectful, and capable of resolving issues themselves.
Areas to improve
- Systems to check what pupils know and remember are not yet well established in a few subjects, leading to some pupils not retaining long-term learning.
- In a few subjects, subject leaders are not aware of how effectively their subject is being implemented, resulting in inconsistencies in delivery.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and using rigorous systems to identify and report concerns, ensuring pupils and families receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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