The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 93
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Shortland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Overstone Road, Sywell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0AW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sywell Church of England Primary School?
Sywell Church of England Primary School currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sywell Church of England Primary School take?
Sywell Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sywell Church of England Primary School?
Sywell Church of England Primary School is in Northampton, NN6 0AW, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sywell Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sywell 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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