Cogenhoe Primary School

About Cogenhoe Primary School

Cogenhoe Primary School is a state primary in West Northamptonshire, a local authority that includes 147 primary schools. The school ranks 80th out of 134 in the LA on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of local primaries. Its top-performing local peers include Helmdon Primary School, Greatworth Primary School, and The Bramptons Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Cogenhoe is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of 195 pupils against a capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is relatively low. The school has nursery provision and is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 36 applications for 24 places, with 23 first-preference offers made. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2025, confirmed that standards are maintained, and the school continues to hold a Good rating overall.

In the 2023/24 key stage 2 assessments, 60% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, which is slightly below the West Northamptonshire LA average of 63%. Individual subject results show 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 76% in writing, and 76% in maths. At the higher standard, 16% achieved the combined measure, with 24% reaching higher in reading, 20% in writing, and 28% in maths. Average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 105 in maths. The school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing, or maths, so it is not possible to compare pupil progress against national averages. In its most recent graded inspection, which took place in July 2011, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management and early years provision. The previous graded inspection, in July 2008, also rated the school Good overall.

The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, library, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, cricket, and dance, while extracurricular clubs include art club, eco club, and drama. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. Parent View responses, based on 36 respondents between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 69% would recommend the school. However, opinions are mixed on some aspects: 36% strongly agreed or agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, while 36% disagreed or strongly disagreed. On behaviour, 61% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, but 25% disagreed. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying for a Reception place should be aware that first-preference applications matched the number of first-preference offers exactly, meaning it is a popular choice locally. This school may suit families who value a Good-rated primary with nursery provision and a broad range of clubs and sports, but who are comfortable with a mixed parent view on some pastoral and communication issues.

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