Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
99
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Pitts-Smith, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9853rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 104th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 15 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (48 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Green Lane, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 3DN |
| Headteacher | Peter Pitts-Smith |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 105 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9853rd of 13,686
Nationally
936th of 1,353
In East Midlands
104th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
48 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
Green Lane, Banbury
West Northamptonshire, OX17 3DN
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