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Towcester Church of England Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN12 6AUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#4,134
of 13,686 nationally

About Towcester Church of England Primary School

Towcester Church of England Primary School sits within the West Northamptonshire local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11 with a Church of England character. Among the 147 primary schools in the LA, it ranks 44th, placing it comfortably in the top third locally. The strongest performers in the same area include Helmdon Primary School, Greatworth Primary School, and The Bramptons Primary School, all of which achieve the highest possible ranking score. Towcester’s own ranking score of 70 reflects solid, consistent performance, and the school is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in May 2024. Headteacher Sally Beaton leads a school of 297 pupils, which is below its capacity of 420, and 18.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 60 applications for 23 places and all first-preference applicants receiving offers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressIslington Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU
HeadteacherSally Beaton
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils297
Free School Meals (FSM)18.5%
School Capacity297 / 420 (71% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsNetballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:25-17:45

Source: towcesterprimary.northants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Towcester Church of England Primary School

Towcester Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.