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Earl Spencer Primary School
Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
391
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 56% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 79% recommending the school based on feedback. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child feels safe
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child is happy
81%
Behaviour is good
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School has high expectations
76%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other32.0%
White British27.4%
Asian Bangladeshi13.3%
Black African6.4%
Black Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.24886, -0.91326 · NN5 7DE
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN121912
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.earlspencerprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Earl Spencer Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Earl Spencer Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Earl Spencer Primary School a good school?
Earl Spencer Primary School scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Earl Spencer Primary School?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Earl Spencer Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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