Blakesley Church of England Primary School

About Blakesley Church of England Primary School

Blakesley Church of England Primary School lands exactly on the West Northamptonshire average for its headline KS2 measure, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — the same as the local authority average of 63%. That places it 68th out of 147 primary schools in the authority, and 67th out of 134 using a slightly different ranking methodology. But the combined figure masks a striking split in individual subjects. Reading is a clear standout: every single pupil (100%) reached the expected standard, and 19% hit the higher standard. Maths and writing both saw 75% of pupils at the expected level, though no one reached the higher standard in writing. The maths average score of 104 is solid, and the reading average of 107 is notably strong. So while the headline metric is bang in line with the local average, the school is pulling that off with an unusually lopsided profile — exceptional reading outcomes compensating for more modest results elsewhere.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated it Good overall, a downgrade from its previous Outstanding rating. The breakdown shows early years provision remains Outstanding, while quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received Good ratings. With only 102 pupils against a capacity of 120, the school is not full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions — 27 applications for 14 places, with 13 of those coming as first preferences. Just 6.5% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school offers SEND support for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, speech and language needs, and other difficulties or disabilities.

Facilities include a chapel, library, ICT suite, music rooms and an outdoor playground, while sports provision covers gymnastics, athletics, cross country, swimming, tennis, cricket and dance. Clubs include art, gardening, coding and chess. For families who value strong reading outcomes, a Church of England ethos, and a small village-school feel in West Northamptonshire, Blakesley is a solid, middle-of-the-road option that delivers exactly what the local average promises — with the added bonus of exceptional reading results that few other schools in the authority can match.

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