Blakesley Church of England Primary School
85%
Capacity
102
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Blakesley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 120 places).
Ofsted has rated Blakesley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Rose, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6857th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Blakesley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blakesley Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Blakesley Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Blakesley CE Primary School, Blakesley, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD |
| Headteacher | Alison Rose |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 120 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6857th of 13,686
Nationally
617th of 1,353
In East Midlands
67th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blakesley CE Primary School, Blakesley, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD
Blakesley CE Primary School, Blakesley, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD
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