Whitefriars Primary School
About Whitefriars Primary School
Whitefriars Primary School, a state primary in North Northamptonshire, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its performance in Key Stage 2 SATs, where it achieved a score of 61, matching the local authority average exactly. This places Whitefriars in a solid middle ground within the area, though it sits behind top-performing peers like Gretton Primary Academy and Stanion Church of England Primary School. The Ofsted report awarded Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, with early years provision also rated Good. This consistency suggests a reliable standard of teaching and pastoral care, with no significant weaknesses flagged by inspectors. For parents looking at academic outcomes, Whitefriars offers a dependable, average performance relative to its local authority, making it a safe choice rather than an exceptional one.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2022Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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