The Bliss Charity School
Northampton, NN7 3LE · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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22nd 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,621 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Bliss Charity School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rhino Arts and Crafts Club, Young Voices, and Rhino STEM Club. Sports options include archery, football, basketball, gymnastics, drama, and cheerleading. Music lessons are available for keyboard, guitar, strings, and woodwind. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Rhino Activity Club? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about The Bliss Charity School
Overview
The Bliss Charity School is described as a “friendly and nurturing village school” where pupils feel cared for and safe. The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all rated as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and considerate,” showing respect through initiatives like the ‘Respect Tree’ and acting as ‘buddies’ for younger peers.
- The curriculum is being refined to “precisely identify what pupils must know and remember in a clear and logical order.”
- Reading outcomes have improved due to “precise” daily support for pupils who need additional help.
- Expectations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are high, with access to the same curriculum and appropriate equipment.
- Governors have a “clear understanding of what is working well” and staff speak highly of the support they receive.
Areas to improve
- Recent developments in the curriculum, SEND, behaviour, and early years are not yet “consistently implemented across the school.”
- Checks on pupils’ learning are occasionally “not precise enough,” and teachers’ questioning and explanations are “not reliably precise,” which slows learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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