The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 10% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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)
105
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 299
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Jo Michel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hartwell Road, Roade, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2NT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Roade Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roade Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roade Primary School?
Roade Primary School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roade Primary School take?
Roade Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roade Primary School?
Roade Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 2NT, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roade Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roade Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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