The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 432
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Fallowell (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKettering Science Academy
Secondary · Very close
Kingsley Special Academy
Academy · 921m away
Millbrook Junior School
Primary · 945m away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Isebrook School
Academy · 980m away
Millbrook Infant School
Primary · 983m away
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grange Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Compass Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Compass Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Compass Primary Academy?
Compass Primary Academy currently has 432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Compass Primary Academy take?
Compass Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Compass Primary Academy?
Compass Primary Academy is in Kettering, NN15 7EA, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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