Pitsford Primary School

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

Northampton, NN69AU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moulton Road
Pitsford
Northampton, NN69AU
Phone
1604880866
Website
pitsfordprimary.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121850
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Moulton Road, Pitsford, Northampton, NN6 9AU
Website
www.pitsfordprimary.org/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
73 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
62
Free School Meals
16.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.6 (8.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
62 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Enjoyment Responsibility Respect Challenge Innovation Collaboration

Head Teacher's Message

Pitsford is described as a nurturing village primary school with an innovative and exciting curriculum, strong partnerships with families, and a focus on wellbeing and high standards. The school aims to develop thoughtful, reflective learners who are prepared for life beyond primary education, upholding values of Enjoyment, Respect, Responsibility, Challenge, Innovation and Collaboration.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Basketball Multi-sports Hot Shots

Facilities

Original building Playground areas School garden Foundation Stage outdoor area Access to swimming pool (via federation with Walgrave Primary School)

Curriculum Highlights

Education Beyond the Four Walls Forest Schools The Power of Reading! Zones of Regulation 100 Things EYFS

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; After School Club (Turbo Tuesdays, Wellbeing Wednesdays & Foodie Fridays).

SEND Provision

SENDCo: Mrs Nina Roberts. SEND Local Offer available; SEN Report available; SEN information is accessible via the school's SEND information page.

Admissions Criteria

PAN (Pupil Admission Number) 10. Oversubscription criteria in order: children in public care or previously in public care; children who live in the linked area(s); children with a sibling at the school; other children. Tie-breaker is distance; if still unresolved, random allocation. Open Day information and admission contact details are published; In Year Applications through West Northamptonshire County Council. Online applications open 10 September and close 15 January; offers on 16 April.

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