Gayton Church of England Primary School
77%
Capacity
57
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Gayton Church of England Primary School
Gayton 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 57 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Gayton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher E Hollis, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10879th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 112th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Gayton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 6 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gayton Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Gayton 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 | Bugbrooke Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3EU |
| Headteacher | E Hollis |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 74 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10879th of 13,686
Nationally
1046th of 1,353
In East Midlands
112th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bugbrooke Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 3EU
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