Overstone Primary School

A good community school school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Overstone Primary School.

Northampton, NN60AG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 February 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sywell Road
Overstone
Northampton, NN60AG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121849
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Sywell Road, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0AG
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
194
Free School Meals
9.3% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
194 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Encourage, enjoy and excel together."

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance Environment Diversity Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

As the proud Headteacher of Overstone Primary School, I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to our small but thriving village school, where every child is known, valued, and truly at the heart of all we do.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir

Sports

Dancing Schools UK competitions (Year 3/4 and Year 5/6) Northamptonshire School Sports Gold Award

Facilities

Purpose-built, 30-capacity Reception classroom with both indoor and outdoor facilities; outdoor area is secure and partially covered.

Curriculum Highlights

Personal, social and emotional development Physical Development Communication and language Literacy Mathematics Understanding of the world Expressive arts and design

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7:45am–8:35am (fees). RD Out of School Care operates within the school premises Monday to Friday, 3:15pm–6:00pm (fees). Bookings/payments and enquiries to RD Out of School Care by mobile 07530648396 or [email protected]. Hot dinner served at approximately 4:30pm.

SEND Provision

Wraparound care provision is available: Breakfast Club (7:45am–8:35am) and RD Out of School Care (3:15pm–6:00pm) within the school premises.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow the process defined by West Northants Council. Closing date for applications for September 2026: 15 January 2026.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club and RD Out of School Care have fees; information on free school meals is available (eligibility through the Healthy Food & Drink Team).

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