Denfield Park Primary School

About Denfield Park Primary School

Denfield Park Primary School in North Northamptonshire holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school’s most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which sits at 59 per cent. This is just below the local authority average of 61 per cent for primary schools, placing Denfield Park 52nd out of 90 similar schools in North Northamptonshire. Nationally, the school ranks in the 59th percentile among 13,686 primary schools. While the combined expected score is close to the LA benchmark, the school’s performance in individual subjects tells a more nuanced story: 74 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 72 per cent in maths, and 66 per cent in writing. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading and maths was 24 per cent in each, though only 3 per cent achieved the higher threshold across all three subjects.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, Denfield Park’s average scaled scores were 106 in both reading and maths, which is slightly above the national average of 100. The school’s Ofsted inspection in February 2023 rated every category as Good, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The report noted that the school has a SEN unit and provides support for a range of needs, including specific learning difficulties, speech and language challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 18.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage compared to the national primary average. The school’s capacity is 420 pupils, but it currently has 433 on roll, meaning it is operating slightly over its official capacity.

Denfield Park is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 128 applications for 59 places, with 68 of those applications as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio of 2.17 reflects strong local demand. Facilities include a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, sports hall, and a chapel. The school offers a range of sports including swimming, athletics, netball, and tennis, plus clubs such as film, chess, book, and art club. With nursery provision on site, it suits families looking for a single primary setting from age three. The school’s Good rating across all Ofsted categories, combined with its SEN unit and slightly above-national-average scaled scores, makes it a solid option for parents in North Northamptonshire who want a stable, well-regarded local primary, though those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may want to compare it with higher-ranked peers in the area.

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