Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School

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

Northampton, NN73HS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
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
21 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
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
Church Street
Rothersthorpe
Northampton, NN73HS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149282
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Street, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3HS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INNOVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
94
Free School Meals
7.4% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.0 (5.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
94 pupils
3-11

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

"Be Kind, Be Creative, Be Courageous"

Wisdom Hope Koinonia Reverence Thankfulness Humility Endurance Service compassion Trust Peace Forgiveness Friendship Justice Creation

Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School has a Christian ethos. The mission statement states: To help all children develop respect for themselves and each other, to become increasingly responsible for their own actions and to be aware of and sensitive to the needs of others. 'Love your neighbour, as yourself' – Mark 12:31. The school embraces its school family, village and church, and prioritises a curriculum that develops spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth within a Christian environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

GLK Multi Sports GLK Gymnastics Club Choir Library Club Recorders Computer Club Gardening & Food Tech Club Rugby/Cricket Club Homework Club Hotshots Basketball Fencing & Archery Club Football Club Art & Craft Club Rainbows Brownies Guides

Sports

Dance and Multi-skills Rugby Cricket Football Basketball Gymnastics Dance

Facilities

School hall used as village hall

Curriculum Highlights

Dimensions 'Learning Means the World' Curriculum Four Cs: Culture, Communication, Conflict, Conservation Eco Club and sustainability emphasis Green Tree Award Learning involves community links (Gardening Club, village projects)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before School Care runs from 8am until the start of school, with a small breakfast of toast, cereal, hot chocolate, juice and milk. After School Care begins at 3.20pm for younger children and 3.30pm for older children, offering a light tea (toast, pancakes or wraps) and then age-appropriate activities.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are made online to West Northamptonshire Council. The school complies with the Equality Act 2010. Applications from SEND pupils without an EHC plan will be considered in the same way as other applications against the published oversubscription criteria. Primary admission deadline: midnight on 15 January 2025. National Offer Day (Primary): 16 April 2025. In-year placements can be discussed by contacting the school; the LA offers in-year co-ordination details on their site.

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