Blakesley Church of England Primary School

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blakesley Church of England Primary School.

Towcester, NN128RD 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
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
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

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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
11 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Blakesley CE Primary School
The Green
Towcester, NN128RD
Phone
1327860257
Website
blakesleyprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145091
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Blakesley CE Primary School, The Green, Towcester, NN12 8RD
Website
http://www.blakesleyprimary.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
120 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
102
Free School Meals
6.9% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
97.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.3 (13.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
2.9 (3.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 102.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
102 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

Compassion Courage Fellowship Wisdom Thankfulness

Blakesley CE Primary School is a Church of England primary school with strong links to St Mary’s Church, Blakesley, and is part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET). The school emphasises Christian values and collective worship.

Head Teacher's Message

Alison Rose, Headteacher, welcomes visitors to Blakesley CE Primary; describes the school as a small, caring school serving Blakesley and surrounding villages; founded in 1669; emphasises Christian values, strong parish links, and commitment to providing high-quality education and helping pupils become good citizens.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After-School Club

Curriculum Highlights

The rich, broad curriculum has been developed to deliver purposeful experiences, enabling pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 8:00am; Breakfast Club costs £5.50 per daily session; After-school Club is run by S4A.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2024 Blakesley (documented on Policies page).

Admissions Criteria

Reception starts in September after the child’s fourth birthday; Applications via the local authority by 15 January; Faith-based admissions require a Supplementary Information Form (SIF); In-year admissions are managed by the Trust; Waiting lists rules and appeals procedures are described in admissions documents.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £5.50 per daily session.

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