The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 35.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs B Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 5DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackthorn Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Academy · 1.1km away
Edgewood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Ecton Village Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodvale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Overstone Park School
Independent · 1.5km away
Lings Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rectory Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rectory Farm Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rectory Farm Primary School?
Rectory Farm Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rectory Farm Primary School take?
Rectory Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rectory Farm Primary School?
Rectory Farm Primary School is in Northampton, NN3 5DD, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rectory Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rectory Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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