A requires improvement academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Following Jesus, The Good Shepherd, in all we say and do."
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has a Catholic ethos and mission, with Gospel values underpinning daily life. It is part of Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust and references a Catholic tradition, chaplaincy, and worship as part of school life.
Headteacher Carmel Dodds welcomes families to The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, describing a friendly, caring community with high expectations and a Catholic ethos, and emphasising that teaching reflects the Catholic faith and nurtures each child’s potential.
Admissions are coordinated by West Northamptonshire Council. Applicants may need to complete a Supplementary Information Form and, if Catholic or Christian, submit a Parish Priest or Pastor's Reference Form. In cases of oversubscription, admissions follow the school’s published policy; in-year applications are coordinated by West Northamptonshire Council.
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