Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Towcester, NN12 8AB · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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110th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. 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 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, multi-skills, science, arts and crafts, and forest school clubs, alongside equestrian sports and guitar, violin, drumming, and piano lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 35 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the areas graded lower in the recent inspection? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of extracurricular activities offered?
What Ofsted said about Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard across all inspected areas. The report describes a small, welcoming community where pupils feel secure and behave well, benefiting from a "deeply inclusive ethos" and strong pastoral support. Leaders are committed to driving improvement, ensuring every pupil thrives through tailored support and effective governance.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, typically meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, with a developed "love of reading."
- A "calm yet productive learning environment" fosters positive attitudes, with bullying and unkind behaviour being rare.
- Leaders provide effective, timely support for pupils with additional needs or barriers to learning, including those with educational instability.
- Staff and governors work collaboratively, with leaders fostering a supportive culture where staff feel valued and parents are engaged.
- The personal development programme effectively prepares pupils for future life, including understanding British values and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure learning activities and resources consistently enable pupils to develop secure and detailed knowledge across the curriculum.
- Staff should address misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly regarding letter formation and spelling, more systematically.
- Leaders should further develop staff expertise to ensure interactions with children in the early years are consistently effective.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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