Pitsford Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, 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.

Pitsford Primary School currently has around 73 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.8% boys and 56.2% girls. Around 15.1% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.5%).

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: Moulton Road, Northampton, NN6 9AU
Website: www.pitsfordprimary.org/
Telephone: 01604880866
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nina Roberts
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121850

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/04/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 73
Number of Pupils: 73
Number of Boys: 32
Number of Girls: 41

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.50%58
Other White8.20%6
Pakistani5.50%4
Caribbean2.70%2
White and Asian2.70%2
African1.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
59%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pitsford Primary School
Moulton Road , Pitsford NN6 9AU
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Boughton Primary School
Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG
- not rated 2,431 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Boughton Primary School
Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG
3out of 4 2,431 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School
Froxhill Crescent , Brixworth NN6 9BG
3out of 4 2,776 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moulton College
West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR
- not rated 3,122 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pitsford School
Moulton Road , NN6 9AX
- not rated 307 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.