Roade Primary School
71%
Capacity
299
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Roade Primary School
Roade Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 46 applications for its 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.44. All 32 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is accessible. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the fact that it is oversubscribed and that every first-preference family secured a spot points to strong local confidence. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Jo Michel. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections.
Academically, Roade Primary performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is slightly above the West Northamptonshire local authority average of 63%. In individual subjects, 85% met the expected standard in maths, 77% in reading, and 65% in writing. At the higher standard, 31% achieved it in maths, 12% in reading, and none in writing. Average scaled scores were 104 in both reading and maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the 44th percentile, and within the East Midlands it sits in the 40th percentile. In the local authority, it ranks 56th out of 134 primary schools, placing it in the top half of West Northamptonshire schools.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school area, outdoor playground, dining hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, gymnastics, athletics, cross country, swimming and cricket, while clubs include choir, gardening, film club, book club, art club and drama. For children with additional needs, the school supports a broad spectrum of SEND, including dyslexia, speech and language needs, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 10.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative intake. Roade Primary will suit families who want a well-subscribed local school with consistent Good outcomes, a wide range of enrichment activities, and strong SEND support, all within a village setting in West Northamptonshire.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hartwell Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 2NT |
| Headteacher | Jo Michel |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 299 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 299 / 420 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6055th of 13,686
Nationally
538th of 1,353
In East Midlands
56th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
46
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: roadeprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.6%
- Mixed4.4%
- White (other)3.0%
- Asian1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Hartwell Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 2NT
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