The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Josie Garnham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7TR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Doddington Primary's Ofsted rating?
Great Doddington Primary was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Doddington Primary?
Great Doddington Primary currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Doddington Primary take?
Great Doddington Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Doddington Primary?
Great Doddington Primary is in Wellingborough, NN29 7TR, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Doddington Primary have a sixth form?
No, Great Doddington Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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