Northlands Primary School is a primary school in Rugby, 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.

Northlands Primary School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.4% boys and 44.6% girls. Around 34.8% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.4%. other white pupils make up about 20.6%

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: Pinders Lane, Rugby, CV21 2SS
Website: www.northlands-school.org.uk/
Telephone: 01788542440
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Warwickshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Julian Davoile
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 125576

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/11/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 204
Number of Boys: 113
Number of Girls: 91

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British31.40%64
Other White20.60%42
Indian8.30%17
Other Asian7.80%16
Other (any other ethnic group)7.40%15
Other Mixed5.40%11
African4.90%10
Other Black4.90%10
Pakistani2.50%5
Unclassified2.00%4
Irish1.50%3
White and Black Caribbean1.00%2
Bangladeshi1.00%2
White and Asian0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%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: Average (-1.8)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Average (0.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northlands Primary School
Pinders Lane , CV21 2SS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Aided) First School
Claremont Road , CV21 3LU
- not rated 546 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Chester Street , CV21 3NX
3out of 4 840 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE First School
Plowman Street , CV21 2AU
- not rated 1,072 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Marie's Nursery and Catholic Infant School
Dunchurch Road , CV22 6AQ
- not rated 1,274 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Andrew's CofE Middle School
Chester Street , CV21 2NN
- not rated 446 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bloxam Middle School
Webb Ellis Road , CV22 7AU
- not rated 1,577 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newbold Avon Middle School
Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH
- not rated 1,622 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddox Middle School
Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HS
- not rated 2,419 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road , CV21 3AG
- not rated 645 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road , CV21 3AG
4out of 4 645 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Bishop Wulstan Catholic School
Oak Street , Off Dunchurch Road CV22 5EA
- not rated 1,234 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH
3out of 4 1,622 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Harris Church of England Academy
Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA
3out of 4 1,965 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rugby College of Further Education
Lower Hillmorton Road , CV21 3QS
- not rated 1,276 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rugby School
The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW
- not rated 898 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit
Faraday Hall , Lower Hillmorton Road CV21 3TU
- not rated 1,333 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brooke School
Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY
- not rated 2,311 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Tyntesfield School
Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY
- not rated 2,311 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brooke School
Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY
- not rated 2,311 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.