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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7BH, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
272
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptional, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 7% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able students.
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Last inspected: 4 March 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African25.4%
White Other25.0%
White British22.4%
Black Other8.1%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
traveller_irish1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.26066, -0.89761 · NN2 7BH
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142742
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School a good school?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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