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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Balmoral Close, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6JA, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
421
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parents can be reassured by the school's high LocaleIQ score of 76.2, indicating it outperforms 76% of other schools. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other5.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.12653, -0.99619 · NN12 6JA
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136480
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School a good school?
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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