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Farthinghoe Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN13 5PAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#13,326
of 13,686 nationally

About Farthinghoe Primary School

Farthinghoe Primary School is a small state primary in West Northamptonshire, currently home to 36 pupils against a capacity of 42, meaning it is not yet full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 reception intake, receiving 12 applications for just 2 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6:1. All 2 first-preference applicants were offered a place, indicating strong local demand from families who prioritise this school. The school is mixed, non-religious, and serves children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision. Headteacher Ricky Emms leads a team that has clearly earned the trust of parents: in the most recent Parent View survey, 100% of respondents would recommend the school, and 88% strongly agreed that their child feels safe here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Road, Brackley, West Northamptonshire, NN13 5PA
HeadteacherRicky Emms
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils36
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity36 / 42 (86% full)

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryDanceNetballRoundersGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubGardeningDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-16:15

Source: farthinghoeprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farthinghoe Primary School

Farthinghoe 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.