Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

About Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

Middleton Cheney Primary Academy sits comfortably above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 70% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to 63% across West Northamptonshire. That seven-point gap places the school in the top third of primary schools in the area, ranked 42nd out of 147. The school's maths scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 87% of pupils meeting the expected standard, well ahead of typical LA figures. Reading and writing also hold up well, with 81% and 74% respectively hitting the expected mark. At the higher standard, the picture is more mixed — 42% of pupils achieved greater depth in reading, but only 4% did so in writing and the same percentage in the combined measure. Still, the overall picture is one of solid, above-average performance that should reassure parents looking for a primary that delivers consistently above the local norm.

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and behaviour and attitudes. This represents a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2011, when it was judged to require improvement. The 2021 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good. With 348 pupils on a capacity of 397, the school is not at full roll, but it is oversubscribed for Reception places — 45 first-preference applications were received for 45 places, with a total of 54 applications overall, giving a modest oversubscription ratio of 1.2. The school serves a relatively affluent intake, with only 8.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. It is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Facilities include an ICT suite, art studios, a library, music rooms, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports on offer include gymnastics, swimming, football and rounders, while clubs range from book club and chess to choir. The school has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children need targeted support within a mainstream setting. For parents in West Northamptonshire seeking a primary that outperforms the local average, with strong maths results and a Good Ofsted rating, Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is a reliable option — though those hoping for a high proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in writing may want to look more closely at the data.

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