Little Houghton Church of England Primary
About Little Houghton Church of England Primary
Little Houghton Church of England Primary is a small state primary in West Northamptonshire, with just 87 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among 147 same-type schools in the local authority, it ranks 28th overall, placing it comfortably in the top quarter. Its closest high-performing peers include Helmdon Primary School and Greatworth Primary School, both of which achieved the maximum ranking score, and The Bramptons Primary School with a score of 93. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 21 applications for 14 places, with 12 first-preference offers made. That ratio of 1. 5 applicants per place suggests genuine local demand, particularly from families who value the Church of England character and the nursery provision for children aged three and up. Headteacher Carolyn Fairbrother leads a school that has clearly established itself as a solid choice in the area, even if it isn't among the very top-ranked primaries.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: lhcep.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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