The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Miss Lucy Deakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croyland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCroyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Nursery · Very close
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 518m away
Friars Academy
Academy · 711m away
Warwick Academy
Primary · 971m away
Wrenn School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wellingborough School
Independent · 1.2km away
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Primary · 1.2km away
The Avenue Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Croyland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Croyland Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Croyland Primary School?
Croyland Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Croyland Primary School take?
Croyland Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Croyland Primary School?
Croyland Primary School is in Wellingborough, NN8 2AX, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Croyland Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Croyland Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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