The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Miss Natasha Bates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9PH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Walgrave Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walgrave Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walgrave Primary School?
Walgrave Primary School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walgrave Primary School take?
Walgrave Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walgrave Primary School?
Walgrave Primary School is in Northampton, NN6 9PH, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walgrave Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walgrave Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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