The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 19.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Carmel Dodds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Northampton School
Independent · 385m away
Northgate School Academy Trust
Academy · 559m away
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Primary · 627m away
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Primary · 810m away
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Secondary · 810m away
Fairfields School
Special school · 1.0km away
Bosworth Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Hampton Bridge School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School take?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is in Northampton, NN2 7BH, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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