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Paulerspury Church of England Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN12 7NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#13,146
of 13,686 nationally

About Paulerspury Church of England Primary School

Paulerspury Church of England Primary School sits well below the West Northamptonshire local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, which is a key fact for parents to weigh up. In the 2023/24 academic year, just 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 63%. That places the school at 130th out of 147 primary schools in the authority, putting it firmly in the bottom tier locally. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in writing, which is a solid result, but only 50% did so in maths and 58% in reading. The proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was just 8%, and the school’s national ranking for the combined expected standard metric places it in the bottom 5% of all primary schools in England. These are sobering numbers that give a clear sense of where the school currently stands academically.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 7NA
HeadteacherGeorgina Sensecall
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils67
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity67 / 140 (48% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingFootballCross CountryCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paulerspury Church of England Primary School

Paulerspury Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.