Blakesley Church of England Primary School, Towcester
Blakesley Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Towcester, part of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 12 schools in Towcester with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Blakesley Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Blakesley Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 75% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Blakesley Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Blakesley Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blakesley Church of England Primary School are St Loys Church of England Primary Academy, Weedon Lois (2.7 miles, Good, 33% reading, 33% maths); Greens Norton Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths); Pattishall Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 38% reading, 56% maths); and Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths).
Blakesley Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Loys Church of England Primary Academy, Weedon LoisGreens Norton Church of England Primary SchoolPattishall Church of England Primary SchoolNicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
The trust
Blakesley Church of England Primary School is one of 36 schools run by Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Blakesley Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Blakesley Church of England Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shop (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Blakesley Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils love coming to this happy village school, where they feel safe and secure. This is reflected in the school's high attendance rates. Pupils say the school is 'like a big family'. Parents and carers are equally positive. One parent typically described the school as 'a gem of the local community'.
Pupils can explain the school's values of courage, compassion, thankfulness, fellowship and wisdom, and they strive to uphold them. They are well mannered and courteous to adults and visitors. Pupils trust adults to listen to them and help them when needed.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has introduced a curriculum that is broad, ambitious and well planned. It builds pupils' knowledge from the early years to Year 6. Staff use activities consistently well to help pupils recall prior learning. Pupils appreciate this help. For example, one pupil explained that starter activities in mathematics, 'help us to get our brain ready and remember what we have already done'.
Teachers have a good understanding of how to teach well. They have particularly strong subject knowledge in English and mathematics. They model learning effectively to help pupils understand what is being taught. Teachers assess pupils' knowledge and understanding well in some subjects. They typically identify when pupils might have misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge and use this information to inform future planning. However, checks of pupils' knowledge and understanding are not used consistently well in some subjects. These checks do not always highlight when pupils need to revisit part of the curriculum to secure their learning.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
3.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Blakesley Church of England Primary School.
- S4a Group Ltd @ Blakesley CE Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Blakesley Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see West Northamptonshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Blakesley Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Blakesley Church of England Primary School is in West Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- West Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
- How to apply: Apply for free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
89 pupils
119 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Towcester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Towcester
Across West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,708
Applications
4,335
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All primary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
6.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
54
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,261
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,137
Per pupil
£623k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
7.3%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Blakesley Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Blakesley Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Blakesley Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blakesley Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Blakesley Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, West Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Blakesley Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Blakesley Church of England Primary School average 19.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Blakesley Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Blakesley Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Blakesley Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Blakesley Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: S4a Group Ltd @ Blakesley CE Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blakesley Church of England Primary School?
Blakesley Church of England Primary School is at Blakesley CE Primary School, The Green, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)