Great Doddington Primary is a primary school in Wellingborough, 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.
Great Doddington Primary currently has around 121 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Lane, Wellingborough, NN29 7TR |
| Website: | www.greatdoddingtonprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01933225814 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Josie Garnham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121821 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 157 |
| Number of Pupils: | 121 |
| Number of Boys: | 60 |
| Number of Girls: | 61 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 95 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 5.00% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 2 |
| African | 1.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Doddington Primary Church Lane , Great Doddington NN29 7TR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Primary School Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Church of England Primary School Church Lane , NN8 2UG | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lea School Doddington Road , NN8 2NJ | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.