Sywell Church of England Primary School
Northampton, NN6 0AW · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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49th 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 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sywell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady, NMPAT Music, Hotshots, and HP Ballerz.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 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 national median in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Sywell Church of England Primary School
Overview
Sywell Church of England Primary School continues to be a "good school," described as a "warm and welcoming place to learn" where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights a strong curriculum in core subjects and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though improvements are required in assessment practices and personal development.
Strengths
- The reading curriculum is "strong," with teachers teaching phonics well and pupils developing "confidence and fluency in reading."
- The mathematics curriculum is "clearly sequenced," with teachers breaking learning into "clear steps" so pupils can understand new concepts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support," with staff breaking learning into smaller steps and leaders maintaining high ambitions for all.
- Behaviour is "generally good," with a new policy ensuring lessons are "calm and orderly" and bullying is rare.
- Staff appreciate "high-quality training" and feel that leaders manage workload and well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not use assessment well enough in all subjects to check for misconceptions, which can hinder long-term retention; leaders must ensure effective assessment across the curriculum.
- Leaders do not promote some aspects of wider personal development effectively; pupils struggle to recall knowledge about "fundamental British values" and "different types of family relationships."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with rigorous recruitment checks and clear processes to ensure pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including regarding online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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