Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
Daventry, NN11 3RQ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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63rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 2,630 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football, rounders and cross country, visit Stablemates and Cotswold Wildlife Park, and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 399. 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 fall below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes the school as a “caring and nurturing” environment where pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy learning. Leaders provide effective support, and the school’s focus on personal development ensures pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Children get off to a “strong start” in the Nursery and Reception, demonstrating high levels of self-control and focus.
- The school prioritises early reading, with extra phonics sessions helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The new wider curriculum is “ambitious,” equipping pupils with knowledge to respect diversity and understand their place in a multicultural society.
- Leaders are “mindful of staff’s well-being,” providing regular training and initiatives like ‘well-being Wednesday’ to support staff.
- The school swiftly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and adapts learning activities to help them access the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The school must implement a clear approach to checking what pupils know and can remember across all subjects, as gaps in learning are not always identified.
- Staff should consistently uphold high expectations for behaviour across all phases to ensure pupils maintain positive attitudes and remain focused.
- The provision for pupils with SEND needs improvement, as the quality of support is variable and adaptations are not always as effective as they could be.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 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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