Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
81%
Capacity
58
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
Whittlebury 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 58 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 72 places).
Ofsted has rated Whittlebury Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Eliza Hollis, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1213th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 8 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whittlebury Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Whittlebury 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 | High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH |
| Headteacher | Eliza Hollis |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 58 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 58 / 72 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1213th of 13,686
Nationally
98th of 1,353
In East Midlands
14th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
9%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH
High Street, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH
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