Pattishall Church of England Primary School

About Pattishall Church of England Primary School

Pattishall Church of England Primary School sits within the West Northamptonshire local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11. It is one of 147 primary schools in the area, but ranks 128th among them, placing it in the bottom half of local schools. For context, the top-performing peers nearby include Helmdon Primary School and Greatworth Primary School, both of which achieve a perfect ranking score of 100, and The Bramptons Primary School with a score of 93. This means Pattishall is some way behind the strongest local options, though it still holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2012. The school is relatively small, with 139 pupils against a capacity of 189, and it has a Church of England religious character, which may appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting.

Academically, the school’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show a mixed picture. Only 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well below the local authority average of 63%. The school ranks in the bottom 50 nationally on this measure, with a score of 36. Looking at individual subjects, reading was the strongest area, with 68% reaching the expected standard and 25% achieving a higher score, while maths saw 50% at expected and 11% at a higher level. Writing was weaker, with 61% at expected and just 7% at a higher standard. The average reading score was 104 and maths 100, both close to the national average of 100. Progress scores are not available for any subject, so it is hard to say how much value the school adds. Ofsted rated all areas as Good in its 2023 inspection, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, music rooms, a dining hall and a chapel, and runs clubs such as Eco Club, Film Club and Choir. Sports on offer include gymnastics, netball, tennis, athletics, cross country and rounders. For SEND, the school supports seven categories of need, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Admissions for 2025/26 show the school is oversubscribed, with 36 applications for 16 places, all 16 first-preference applicants receiving offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. This suggests strong local demand despite the below-average results. Pattishall may suit families who value a small, Church of England primary with a Good Ofsted rating and a broad range of clubs and sports, but who are less focused on top-tier academic outcomes.

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