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Cedar Road Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN3 2JFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#8,302
of 13,686 nationally

About Cedar Road Primary School

Cedar Road Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, located in the West Northamptonshire local authority. Among the 147 primary schools in the same LA, it ranks 88th, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area include Helmdon Primary School, Greatworth Primary School, and The Bramptons Primary School, all of which score higher on the ranking metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Weston Favell CofE Primary School, about 1.2 kilometres away. Cedar Road itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in May 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its 2014 and 2023 inspections. With 408 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is nearly full, and 15.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCedar Road East, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF
HeadteacherClair Mills
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils408
Free School Meals (FSM)15.2%
School Capacity408 / 420 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersDanceAthleticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Road Primary School

Cedar Road Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.