Collingtree Church of England Primary School, Northampton
Collingtree Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Northampton, 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 March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 67th-highest of the 99 schools in Northampton with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 29% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- 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
Collingtree Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Collingtree Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% 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 (86% in reading, 64% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Collingtree Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Collingtree Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Collingtree Church of England Primary School are East Hunsbury Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); Woodland View Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 83% maths); Wootton Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 76% maths); and Milton Parochial Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 57% maths).
Collingtree Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
East Hunsbury Primary SchoolWoodland View Primary SchoolWootton Primary SchoolMilton Parochial Primary School
The trust
Collingtree 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.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Collingtree Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (91%).
Who goes there
33.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Black (23%) and Asian (8%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (27.7%) received SEN support and 4 (6.2%) 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
Collingtree Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is 8 Ash Lane (outside), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Collingtree Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Collingtree Church of England Primary School are Caroline Chisholm School (1.2 miles), Wootton Park School (1.3 miles) and Abbeyfield School (1.5 miles).
Caroline Chisholm SchoolWootton Park SchoolAbbeyfield School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small school feels like a family and provides excellent care and support for all pupils to thrive. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with particular strengths in reading and support for pupils with additional needs. Pupils are well-prepared for their next stage of education and enjoy a calm, happy learning environment with beautiful grounds.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum that builds on prior knowledge effectively
- Strong focus on early reading with consistent phonics teaching ensuring pupils become accurate readers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through well-deployed staff and tailored intervention programmes
- Positive behaviour in lessons and around school due to high expectations and embedded systems
- Wide range of enrichment activities supporting pupils' personal development and well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Recently adapted assessment approaches for subjects other than English and mathematics are not yet fully embedded, meaning some misconceptions and knowledge gaps are missed
- Need to ensure new assessment procedures help pupils secure key knowledge and deepen understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and staff who pupils can speak with about problems.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, gymnastics, dance, after-school clubs, wraparound care, theatre productions, school council, eco council
Collingtree Church of England Primary School is a small, inclusive primary school where pupils are happy and safe. The school has maintained good standards with an ambitious, well-designed curriculum that supports all pupils to learn and achieve well.
At a Glance
33.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 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 declined from 86% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Collingtree 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 Collingtree Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Collingtree 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
- 6
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
29%
Available places
60 pupils
209 places
149 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(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
33.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
65
Total Pupils
34
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,038
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,018
Per pupil
£526k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
15.2%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Collingtree Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Collingtree Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Collingtree Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Collingtree Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Collingtree 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 Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Collingtree Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 29% of its 209 places.
How big are the classes at Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Collingtree Church of England Primary School average 21.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Collingtree Church of England Primary School has around 65 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Collingtree Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 15.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Collingtree 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.
How many road collisions happen near Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 Collingtree Church of England Primary School?
Collingtree Church of England Primary School is at Lodge Avenue, Collingtree, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0NQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)