Broughton Primary School, based in Kettering, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Broughton Primary School currently has around 206 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.7% boys and 41.3% girls. Around 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cransley Hill, Kettering, NN14 1NB
Website: www.broughtonprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01536790282
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Claire Shortt
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121799

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/05/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 206
Number of Boys: 121
Number of Girls: 85

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.50%172
Other White4.90%10
White and Asian4.40%9
African1.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.00%2
Other Mixed1.00%2
Caribbean1.00%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (3.1)
Writing: Above Average (2.5)
Maths: Above Average (2.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broughton Primary School
Cransley Hill , Broughton NN14 1NB
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mawsley Primary School
Scholars Row , Mawsley NN14 1GZ
3out of 4 2,524 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hall Meadow Primary School
Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP
3out of 4 3,154 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hall Meadow Primary School
Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP
- not rated 3,154 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School
High Street , Pytchley NN14 1EN
- not rated 3,181 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.