Loatlands Primary School

A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Loatlands Primary School.

Kettering, NN142NJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
25 October 2012
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
Harrington Road
Desborough
Kettering, NN142NJ
Phone
1536903713
Website
loatlandsprimary.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140059
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Harrington Road, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2NJ
Website
http://www.loatlandsprimary.net
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
431
Free School Meals
20.8% (90 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Loatlands Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 106.0
2024 104.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
431 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Resilience Curiosity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs A Willis welcomes visitors and emphasises partnership with families and a love of learning through an enriching curriculum; expresses pride in the children and the school’s educational experiences.

Facilities

Forest School Outdoor garden / outdoor learning area Two EYFS classrooms (Rosen and Donaldson) Well-stocked library Smart boards Snack area

Curriculum Highlights

Maths taught using the White Rose scheme with a mastery approach; concrete–pictorial–abstract (CPA) progression; introductory emphasis on subitising and number sense; recall of multiplication tables up to 12×12 by Year 4. Read Write Inc phonics in Early Years; three-stage reading progression: Early Reader, Developing Reader, Independent Reader; well-stocked library for independent reading. Philosophy for Children (P4C) weekly across all year groups to develop thinking. Spelling Shed used to support spelling from Year 1 upwards; focus on National Curriculum spelling rules and common exception words. Reading across the curriculum with emphasis on high-utility vocabulary and comprehension; use of a variety of texts. Forest School enrichment and outdoor learning as part of the curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Loatlands Primary School admission criteria priority order: Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children (including those named in an EHC Plan); Children who live in the Braybrooke linked area; Children with a sibling link continuing at the school; Children who live closer to the school than another; Other children. Distance tiebreakers apply; measurements are carried out in a straight line from home to the school; in shared dwellings a randomiser may be used to decide priority in the event of a tie.

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