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Walgrave Primary School

Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9PH, West Northamptonshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.9 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
132
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 76% recommending the school, though there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 5% of pupils reach the higher benchmark. Overall, it presents a solid option for families in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 October 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.74%Top 25% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Parent View (45 responses)
4.0
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
16% disagree
School has high expectations
82%
School supports development
80%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black Other1.5%
Location
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52.34339, -0.81958 · NN6 9PH

School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN121864
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Walgrave Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Walgrave Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.

Is Walgrave Primary School a good school?

Walgrave Primary School scores 64.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Walgrave Primary School?

Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walgrave Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near NN6 9PH?

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