Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School

About Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School

Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to 61% across North Northamptonshire. That 17-point gap is significant, and it places the school in the top 25% nationally for this metric. Digging deeper, the school’s maths and reading average scores of 106 and 107 respectively are both above the national benchmark of 100, while 94% of pupils met the expected standard in maths and writing individually. The school ranks 11th out of 90 primary schools in the LA, putting it in the 12th percentile — meaning only a handful of local primaries outperform it. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed a Good rating, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all graded Good. That’s a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2011, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school’s progress scores at key stage 2 are not available in the data, so it’s harder to judge how much value it adds for individual pupils, but the raw attainment figures are strong. At the higher standard, 39% of pupils achieved above-expected in reading, 22% in maths, and 17% in both writing and the combined measure. That’s a solid showing, especially in reading. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 40 applications for 14 places, with 20 first-preference applications and all 14 offers going to first-preference families — an oversubscription ratio of 2.86. That level of demand suggests local parents see it as a strong option. With only 98 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, classes are small, and the 8.2% free school meals rate is below the national average, reflecting a relatively less deprived intake.

Loddington is a Church of England voluntary aided primary, so faith admission criteria may apply. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, music rooms, an outdoor playground, a forest school, and a chapel. Clubs cover eco, chess, film, drama, and coding, while sports include athletics, netball, gymnastics, and tennis. The school lists SEND provisions for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, visual impairment, and physical disability. For families seeking a small, high-attaining village primary with a Christian character and strong local reputation, Loddington is clearly a popular choice — but with only 14 places available, getting in requires a timely application and likely a close catchment or church connection.

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