The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Birch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Bugbrooke, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3PA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bugbrooke Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bugbrooke Community Primary School?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bugbrooke Community Primary School take?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bugbrooke Community Primary School?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 3PA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bugbrooke Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bugbrooke Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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