Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
48%
Capacity
67
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 67 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Paulerspury Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Georgina Sensecall, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13146th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 131st out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 4 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (41 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Paulerspury Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Paulerspury 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 7NA |
| Headteacher | Georgina Sensecall |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 67 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 67 / 140 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13146th of 13,686
Nationally
1291st of 1,353
In East Midlands
131st of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
41 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
11
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
High Street, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 7NA
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