Woodford Church of England Primary School
Kettering, NN14 4HF · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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58th 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Woodford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific interventions are used to support pupils aiming for that level? How does the school balance the wraparound care provision with its core teaching timetable?
What Ofsted said about Woodford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Woodford Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm, friendly atmosphere" where pupils feel "confident and secure." Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum with support from the Nene Education Trust, ensuring it is "ambitious for all pupils." Parents are "very pleased" with the care and support provided, particularly recognising the hard work of staff under the new principal.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy reading and benefit from a phonics programme where teachers encourage them to be "digraph detectives," helping them blend sounds accurately.
- Teachers effectively develop language skills, ensuring pupils use "precise, technical terms" and providing sentence starters to structure their views clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well due to "precise support that is matched to their individual needs."
- The school’s Christian ethos guides personal development, with pupils learning character-building values such as perseverance and understanding equality and inclusion.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with a "significant reduction in persistent absence" following early interventions by leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must systematically check that new foundation subject curriculums are being implemented effectively, as some pupils currently lack a "secure understanding" of key concepts.
- The school should enhance its personal development offer by providing a wider range of extra-curricular clubs and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff reporting worries "straight away" and leaders referring concerns to other agencies promptly to ensure families receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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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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