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Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN12 8XHPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH
HeadteacherEliza Hollis
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils58
Free School Meals (FSM)3.4%
School Capacity58 / 72 (81% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (15 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
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

Top 10%

98th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 10%

14th of 134

In West Northamptonshire

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

82%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:82%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:91%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:91%
Higher:36%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballTennisGymnasticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

8

Applications

20

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

Whittlebury 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.

Contact Information

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High Street, Towcester

West Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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