Pattishall Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
139
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Pattishall Church of England Primary School
Pattishall 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 139 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Pattishall Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma McLean, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12929th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 128th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Pattishall Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 16 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pattishall Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Pattishall 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 | School Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8NE |
| Headteacher | Emma McLean |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 189 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12929th of 13,686
Nationally
1262nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
128th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 8NE
Journey to School
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