Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
86
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Rothersthorpe 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 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Edge, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2627th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 10 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (19 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Rothersthorpe 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 | Church Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3HS |
| Headteacher | Ben Edge |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 May 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2627th of 13,686
Nationally
224th of 1,353
In East Midlands
29th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
19 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
31
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 3HS
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