Walgrave Primary School
63%
Capacity
132
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Walgrave Primary School
Walgrave Primary School has a strong parent community, with 76% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school to other parents. This positive sentiment is reflected in the school's popularity: for the 2025/26 academic year, Walgrave received 39 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.39. Of those 39 applications, 25 were first-preference choices, and all 25 received offers. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, located in West Northamptonshire, and currently has 132 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. Headteacher Natasha Bates leads a school where parents feel their children are safe and happy; 97% of survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 93% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy.
Academically, Walgrave Primary School performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a West Northamptonshire average of 63%. The school ranks 11th out of 134 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 10% regionally and nationally. Average scores in reading (107) and maths (106) were both above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 30% of pupils achieved in reading, 25% in maths and 15% in writing. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 rated it Good across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2011.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, sports hall, playing fields, art studios, ICT suite, sensory room and a forest school. Clubs include film, eco, gardening, book, science and art, while sports on offer range from dance and swimming to cricket and gymnastics. Walgrave lists nine SEND provisions, covering areas such as autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is notably mixed: only 32% of respondents agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, while 63% disagreed. With 36% of survey respondents indicating they have a child with SEND, this is an area prospective parents may wish to explore further. The school is oversubscribed, so early application is advisable for families who feel it would be a good fit.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN6 9PH |
| Headteacher | Natasha Bates |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 132 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 132 / 210 (63% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
743rd of 13,686
Nationally
67th of 1,353
In East Midlands
11th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
45 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
39
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: walgraveschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British85.6%
- Mixed5.3%
- White (other)4.5%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Kettering Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN6 9PH
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