Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
Towcester, NN12 8XH · West Northamptonshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
30th 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 — 7.5/10 against 4,088 of them, against 7.9/10 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) 2023/24 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, music lessons, and dance. Sports include netball, football, tag-rugby, archery, and swimming. The school also organises residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 pupils against a stated capacity of 72. 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 are the residential visits funded and what is the typical duration? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
Overview
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School continues to be a ‘good school’ where pupils are ‘well looked after and cared for’. The report describes a ‘happy school’ with ‘exemplary’ behaviour, where children feel part of ‘one big family’ and are motivated to learn. Leaders have created an inclusive environment that fosters curiosity and confidence, supported by effective leadership and strong community ties.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, being ‘polite and courteous’ and respectful to adults and peers.
- Reading is a priority, with a ‘thoroughly planned’ phonics programme helping pupils become ‘fluent readers early’.
- The curriculum in most subjects is ‘well planned and sequenced’, encouraging pupils to ‘work autonomously’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well catered for’ with ‘accurately identified’ needs and specific targets.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff acting quickly on concerns and providing ‘well-tailored support’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum across all subjects is ‘well planned and sequenced’, as a small number of subjects lack this consistency.
- The reading curriculum should ‘build incrementally’ on what pupils know at each stage, rather than just setting end points.
- Early years assessments should check how well children acquire ‘termly milestones’ to provide a more precise view of progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff understanding their responsibilities and concerns being ‘recorded and acted on quickly’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of NN12 8XH, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT