Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School

About Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School

If you're a parent looking for a school that other families clearly want to get into, Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School sends a strong signal. For entry in 2025/26, the school was oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.43 to one, meaning more than three families applied for every available place. Of 48 total applications, only 14 places were offered, with 18 of those applications coming from first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a school that local parents are actively choosing. The school is a small, state-funded primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with just 101 pupils on roll — slightly above its official capacity of 95. It has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher James Sherlock. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is very low at 4%, which is well below the national average and gives some context to the school's intake.

Academically, the picture is more mixed. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2012, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good. However, the most recent Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show that only 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is significantly below the local authority average of 61% for North Northamptonshire. Looking at individual subjects, 87% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths, but writing was a weaker point at 40%. At the higher standard, no pupils achieved in reading, writing and maths combined, and only 13% did so in maths. The school ranks 83rd out of 90 primary schools in the local authority on this measure, placing it in the bottom half nationally.

On the practical side, the school offers a decent range of facilities including a library, dining hall, outdoor playground, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, football, netball and athletics, and there are clubs such as film, book, coding and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health support. With only 14 places available in the 2025/26 intake and strong oversubscription, securing a spot is competitive. This is a small village-style primary with a Church of England character that appeals to families who value a tight-knit, faith-based setting and are comfortable with a school that prioritises community feel over headline exam scores.

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