Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough, LE16 8QN · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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19th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.6/10 against 3,597 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with its last inspection in 2024-09. In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 62 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 working towards the expected standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the early years? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are ‘excited to come to school’ and feel safe within a community described as ‘one big family’. The school provides a high-quality education with ‘Good’ overall effectiveness, highlighted by ‘Outstanding’ early years provision where children receive an ‘exceptional start’. Staff maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils thrive through tailored support and a refined curriculum in core subjects.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with a ‘highly stimulating’ environment that fosters independence and problem-solving.
- Reading instruction is precise, enabling pupils to read with ‘fluency and accuracy’ from a ‘wide range of high-quality books’.
- Pupils behave ‘very well’, showing respect and kindness, while staff demonstrate ‘strong subject knowledge’ and effective teaching methods.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ through adapted resources and questioning.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is ‘well structured’, helping pupils understand health, safety, and positive relationships.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check prior knowledge in foundation subjects to prevent gaps in learning and help pupils ‘make links between important information’.
- The school needs to provide more enrichment activities to broaden pupils’ horizons and awareness of the ‘wider world’.
- Leaders must create a collaborative culture where all stakeholders, including parents, feel ‘valued’ and work towards a common vision.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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