The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 7% 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
11% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- INNOVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Edge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church Street, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School?
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School take?
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School?
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 3HS, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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