Towcester Church of England Primary School

Details

Age Range	4-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Church of England
Local Authority	West Northamptonshire
Address	Islington Road, NN12 6AU
School Website	www.towcesterprimary.northants.sch.uk/
Telephone	1327350332
URN	142650

School Census

Total	364
Girls/Boys	198/166
Girls/Boys Ratio	54.4%/45.6%
% pupils where English not first language	5.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	50
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	20.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
08/05/2024	Good
01/10/2014	Good
07/11/2012	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	08/05/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	01/10/2014
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	07/11/2012
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
08 May 2024	School inspection: Good	View
31 October 2018	Short inspection	View
05 March 2016	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	70%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	7%
Reading	107
Maths	104
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	46
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	3
Reading	103
Maths	103
Reading Progress	-1.8
Writing Progress	-0.2
Maths Progress	-1.1

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	-
Reading	-
Maths	-
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	66%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	11%
Reading	105
Maths	105
Reading Progress	-1.1
Writing Progress	-0.8
Maths Progress	0.5

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	45
As First Preference	15
As second preference	10
As third preference	20

Total Offers Made	16
first preference offers	15
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	83
As First Preference	32
As second preference	20
As third preference	31

Total Offers Made	35
first preference offers	32
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	69
As First Preference	30
As second preference	20
As third preference	19

Total Offers Made	36
first preference offers	30
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	76
As First Preference	47
As second preference	19
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	47
first preference offers	47
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.13%
Total Applications	104
As First Preference	68
As second preference	31
As third preference	5

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	60
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	76
As First Preference	50
As second preference	22
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	50
first preference offers	50
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	87
As First Preference	55
As second preference	25
As third preference	7

Total Offers Made	56
first preference offers	55
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	69
As First Preference	33
As second preference	30
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	44
first preference offers	33
second preference offers	8
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	51%
agree	37%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	59%
agree	29%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	37%
agree	41%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	10%
agree	10%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	3%
not applicable	62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	35%
agree	52%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	34%
agree	29%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	2%
not applicable	22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	30%
no	70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	40%
agree	33%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	7%
dont know	7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	36%
agree	45%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	48%
agree	36%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	38%
agree	45%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	45%
agree	44%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	42%
agree	45%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	41%
agree	35%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	82%
no	18%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	85.2%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.5%
african ethnic origin	2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.1%
indian ethnic origin	1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin	0.6%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.6%
chinese ethnic origin	0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.7%
african ethnic origin	2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.1%
indian ethnic origin	1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin	0.8%
chinese ethnic origin	0.8%

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