Cogenhoe Primary School, Northampton
Cogenhoe Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Northampton, part of The Nene Valley Partnership. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 99 schools in Northampton with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Cogenhoe Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Cogenhoe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Cogenhoe Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Cogenhoe Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cogenhoe Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cogenhoe Primary School are Ecton Brook Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 85% maths); Little Houghton Church of England Primary (1.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 81% maths); St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 71% maths); and Denton Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 77% maths).
Cogenhoe Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Ecton Brook Primary SchoolLittle Houghton Church of England PrimarySt Andrew's Ceva Primary SchoolDenton Primary School
The trust
Cogenhoe Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Nene Valley Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cogenhoe Primary School (as of September 2025): 69% would recommend the school, 81% say their child is happy there and 30% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (83%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (30%).
Who goes there
8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cogenhoe Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard Way (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cogenhoe Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes 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
Cogenhoe Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Cogenhoe Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Cogenhoe Primary School (URN 121805), it was rated Good in July 2011.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cogenhoe Primary School creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and supported to succeed. The school excels at teaching reading with expert phonics instruction and strong catch-up support, while offering a rich range of enriching experiences including forest learning, visits, and residentials. Pupils develop confidence, respect for others, and are well-prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading provision with expert phonics teaching and strong support for struggling readers
- Well-structured, ambitious curriculum with regular opportunities for pupils to revisit and retain important concepts
- Inclusive approach with strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum
- Rich personal development offer promoting well-being, character development, and respect for different cultures
- High attendance and positive behaviour promoted through clear, consistent expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities in some foundation subjects are not designed effectively enough to help pupils develop the depth of knowledge they are capable of achieving
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest learning, sports, music, school visits, residential trips, before- and after-school clubs
Cogenhoe Primary School has successfully maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school has an ambitious, well-structured curriculum and creates a caring, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
At a Glance
8.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Cogenhoe Primary School
Term dates
Cogenhoe 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 Cogenhoe Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Cogenhoe 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
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Cogenhoe Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
185 pupils
210 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northampton
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
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
191
Total Pupils
103
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,046
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,107
Per pupil
£1032k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
4.7%
Persistent absence
172
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Cogenhoe Primary School
What are SATs results like at Cogenhoe Primary School?
Of the pupils at Cogenhoe Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Cogenhoe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cogenhoe Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Cogenhoe Primary School (URN 121805), it was rated Good in July 2011.
What is the catchment area for Cogenhoe Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Cogenhoe 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 Cogenhoe Primary School?
Cogenhoe Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Cogenhoe Primary School?
Classes at Cogenhoe Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Cogenhoe Primary School?
Cogenhoe Primary School has around 191 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cogenhoe Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Cogenhoe Primary School in 2024/25. 4.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cogenhoe Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Cogenhoe 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.
How many road collisions happen near Cogenhoe Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 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 Cogenhoe Primary School?
Cogenhoe Primary School is at York Avenue, Cogenhoe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)