Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Kettering, NN14 1BY · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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10th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% 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 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 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
Since the inspection was in early 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Overview
Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The inspection confirms that leaders have high expectations and have designed a curriculum that helps pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well academically.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate the "community atmosphere" and treat one another with respect, underpinned by school values such as "love, inspire, flourish, embrace".
- The curriculum is ambitious and precise, with teachers breaking learning into "meaningful and manageable chunks" to help pupils develop understanding over time.
- Reading provision is strong, with consistent phonics teaching from Reception and effective interventions ensuring pupils "quickly become confident readers".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in the life of the school" and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive about the support and opportunities that leaders provide" and are proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not routinely make "deliberate connections to previous learning," meaning pupils’ knowledge is not always as secure as it should be. Leaders should ensure staff enable pupils to recall prior learning across all subjects to better develop understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a strong culture where staff know how to report concerns and pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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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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