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Wootton Primary School

Wootton Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN4 6HJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
OutstandingQuality of Ed.

78%

Capacity

327

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About Wootton Primary School

Wootton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 327 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.

the school is led by headteacher Rob Crilly, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1692nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.

Wootton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 39 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

Wootton Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (70 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wootton Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Wootton 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 CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFarmclose Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 6HJ
HeadteacherRob Crilly
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity327 / 420 (78% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education

Outstanding

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)

1692nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

138th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 25%

21st 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

79%

Expected Standard

15%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:89%
Higher:39%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:84%
Higher:28%

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

Ofsted Parent View

70 responses

Would Recommend This School

99%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
10%
Concerns dealt with
64%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumSEND supportChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activitiesPersonal development

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballDanceSwimmingAthleticsCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessGardeningCodingFilm ClubDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

39

Applications

103

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wootton Primary School

Wootton Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01604761679www.wootton.northants.sch.uk/

Farmclose Road, Northampton

West Northamptonshire, NN4 6HJ

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Farmclose Road, Northampton

West Northamptonshire, NN4 6HJ

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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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