Weldon Church of England Primary School
Corby, NN17 3HP · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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28th 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 1,887 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weldon Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used 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 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the LM Academy Sports Club and the Choir - Young Voices 2026, and they take trips such as the Ancient Egyptians visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who fall below the expected standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about Weldon Church of England Primary School
Overview
Weldon Church of England Primary School delivers an education that meets the 'Expected standard' across all inspected areas. The report highlights a school with 'high' staff morale, positive relationships with parents, and pupils who are 'well prepared socially and emotionally for their next steps'. Leaders have established an 'open culture' for safeguarding, ensuring pupils feel safe and concerns are managed effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils make 'secure progress' from their starting points, with Year 6 outcomes generally 'in line with, or stronger than' national averages.
- Behaviour is positive, reflecting the 'Weldon way', with staff responding to issues with 'kindness and consistency'.
- The curriculum is 'ambitious' and 'coherent', particularly in the early years where routines help children develop 'confidence and independence'.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to 'learn alongside their peers'.
- Attendance is managed carefully, with leaders acting early to support pupils facing barriers and fostering a culture where 'attendance is everyone’s responsibility'.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching 'consistently and systematically addresses gaps in pupils’ knowledge' from earlier years.
- The school should ensure its handwriting curriculum develops pupils' 'transcription and fluency skills effectively' to enable confident writing.
- Leaders should ensure pupils 'fully embed their understanding of fundamental British values and the protected characteristics', as recall is currently limited.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an 'open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility' and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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