Greatworth Primary School

About Greatworth Primary School

Greatworth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in November 2024, but the headline figure that really sets it apart is its Key Stage 2 results. Every single Year 6 pupil reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, a perfect 100 per cent. That puts the school first in West Northamptonshire among 134 primary schools, and 19th nationally out of 13,686. The local authority average for this combined measure is 63 per cent, so the school is well ahead of its peers. Looking deeper, the school's average reading score of 113 and maths score of 109 both exceed the national benchmark of 100, and a quarter of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. The school also ranks second overall in the local authority when factoring in all available data.

The Ofsted inspection awarded Good grades across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The previous inspection in 2018 had also rated overall effectiveness as Good, though early years provision had been judged as Requires Improvement at that time, so the improvement in that area is notable. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 87 per cent of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities strongly agreed that their child is happy at school (65 per cent), feels safe (71 per cent), and that the school offers a good range of subjects (71 per cent) and clubs and activities (77 per cent). The school has a small roll of just 65 pupils against a capacity of 105, and only 7.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average.

Greatworth is a state primary for mixed gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 34 applications for 15 places, with 14 of those going to first-preference families. The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, music rooms, playing fields, a sports hall, library, ICT suite and chapel. Sports on offer include gymnastics, tennis, athletics, football, swimming and netball, and there are clubs for coding, gardening, drama and eco club. The school supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. However, the parent view data shows some mixed feelings on SEND support: while 55 per cent strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, 27 per cent disagreed, which is worth noting for families with specific needs. This is a small, high-performing village school that suits families who prioritise strong academic foundations and a broad range of activities.

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