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Rectory Farm Primary School
Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 5DD, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.6 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels. Overall, it serves a modest-sized community with a LocaleIQ score suggesting it is less competitive compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.6%
White Other23.6%
Black African11.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.6%
Other2.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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52.26906, -0.80937 · NN3 5DD
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143542
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rfps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rectory Farm Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rectory Farm Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Rectory Farm Primary School a good school?
Rectory Farm Primary School scores 15.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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