Rectory Farm Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rectory Farm Primary School.

Northampton, NN35DD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
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
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Olden Road
Rectory Farm
Northampton, NN35DD
Phone
1604411820
Website
rfps.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143542
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, NN3 5DD
Website
www.rfps.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
195
Free School Meals
33.3% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 101.0 104.0

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
195 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 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

"Growing Minds, Shaping Lives"

compassion conscientious communication (listening and speaking) courage creativity community courtesy

Facilities

library

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum that goes beyond the National Curriculum Progressive and well-sequenced curriculum that builds on prior learning Oracy at the core to develop confident, articulate speakers Curriculum aims to develop knowledge, skills and the self-belief to excel and contribute to society

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Woodland Explorers afterschool care is available until 17.30!

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: Looked after children or previously looked after; pupils with an older brother or sister at the school; pupils who live nearer to the school than any other publicly funded state school with an equivalent year group; other children. In the event of oversubscription, priority is determined by distance to the nearest alternative school for certain criteria and by proximity to Rectory Farm for others.

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