Woodford Church of England Primary School

About Woodford Church of England Primary School

Woodford Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in North Northamptonshire that is currently educating more pupils than its official capacity suggests. With 121 children on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is clearly in demand, and the 2025/26 admissions data backs that up: 29 families applied for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. Of those, 16 put the school as their first preference, and 14 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school serves children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site, and operates as a Church of England school under the leadership of headteacher Lee Donovan.

Academically, Woodford performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a North Northamptonshire average of 61%. Reading was a particular strength, with 93% meeting the expected standard and 20% achieving a higher score. Maths and writing both saw 67% and 87% at expected level respectively, though higher-level attainment in those subjects was lower at 7% each. The school’s average reading score of 106 and maths score of 101 are respectable. In the local authority rankings, Woodford sits 31st out of 90 primary schools, placing it in the top 35% nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2015, with leadership, management and early years provision all rated Good.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a gymnasium, library, playing fields, art studios and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers cross country, rounders, tennis and dance, while extracurricular clubs include coding, eco club, film club, gardening, book club and art club. For children with additional needs, the school supports specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. With its oversubscribed status and strong local reputation, Woodford is a good fit for families in the North Northamptonshire area who value a small, community-focused primary with a Church of England character and a track record of solid academic outcomes above the local average.

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