Kilsby Church of England Primary School

About Kilsby Church of England Primary School

Kilsby Church of England Primary School has a strong local reputation, and the numbers back it up. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, with 45 applications for 26 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. All 21 first-preference applicants received an offer, which suggests that for most families who put it top of their list, it works out. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a Church of England character, and currently has 174 pupils on roll, just shy of its 182 capacity. The headteacher is Georgina Sensecall. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s a consistent picture compared with its previous Good rating in 2017, and the early years provision, which was previously Requires Improvement, has now also been raised to Good.

Academically, Kilsby performs well above the local authority average. At Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a West Northamptonshire average of 63%. That places the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure, and 35th out of 134 primary schools in the local authority. Reading is a particular strength: 93% of pupils met the expected standard, and 53% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. In maths, 87% reached the expected level and 27% hit the higher standard, with an average score of 106. Writing was similarly strong, with 87% at expected and 20% at the higher level. Only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, which is a reminder that while the school is solidly above average, it is not a high-attainment outlier for the most able.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment that suits families looking for a village primary with strong community ties. Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sensory room, and a forest school area, plus a chapel on site. There is a nursery provision for younger children, and the school supports pupils with severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Extra-curricular options include book club, drama, choir, eco club, film club and art club, while sports on offer are football, cricket, tennis, rounders and athletics. With just over 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is relatively affluent, and the school’s oversubscribed status means it is a popular choice for local families who value a Good-rated, Church of England primary with consistent results and a broad range of facilities.

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