St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
69%
Capacity
72
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 72 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Concannon, 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 12930th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 129th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 6 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Main Street, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 6UF |
| Headteacher | Laura Concannon |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.6% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 105 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12930th of 13,686
Nationally
1263rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
129th 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
18%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed6
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Daventry
West Northamptonshire, NN11 6UF
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