Towcester Church of England Primary School
71%
Capacity
297
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Towcester Church of England Primary School
Towcester Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 297 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Towcester Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Beaton, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4134th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Towcester Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 23 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Towcester Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Art Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Towcester 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Islington Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU |
| Headteacher | Sally Beaton |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 297 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.5% |
| School Capacity | 297 / 420 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4134th of 13,686
Nationally
367th of 1,353
In East Midlands
43rd of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
7%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Islington Road, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU
Islington Road, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU
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