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Towcester Church of England Primary School
Islington Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
297
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 71% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. The school serves a community of 297 pupils, and its LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 61% of other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other4.0%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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52.12868, -0.98585 · NN12 6AU
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142650
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Towcester Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Towcester Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Towcester Church of England Primary School a good school?
Towcester Church of England Primary School scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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