The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 9% 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Laura White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Green, Nether Heyford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3LE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Bliss Charity School's Ofsted rating?
The Bliss Charity School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bliss Charity School?
The Bliss Charity School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bliss Charity School take?
The Bliss Charity School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Bliss Charity School?
The Bliss Charity School is in Northampton, NN7 3LE, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bliss Charity School have a sixth form?
No, The Bliss Charity School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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