Great Doddington Primary, Wellingborough
Great Doddington Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wellingborough. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 21 schools in Wellingborough with published results, and 10,597th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Great Doddington Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Great Doddington Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 42% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Great Doddington Primary
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Great Doddington Primary as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 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 Great Doddington Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Great Doddington Primary are Warwick Academy (1 mile, Good, 77% reading, 83% maths); Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 62% reading, 55% maths); Croyland Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 67% maths); and Ruskin Infant School (1.8 miles, Good).
Great Doddington Primary's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Warwick AcademyOur Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolCroyland Primary SchoolRuskin Infant School
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Great Doddington Primary (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Black (8%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Great Doddington Primary had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Doctors Lane (after), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 44 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Great Doddington Primary issued 1 suspension, 0.8 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Location
North Northamptonshire published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 1.887 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Great Doddington is a warm, welcoming community where your child will feel safe, valued and proud to learn. Teachers know pupils well and create a calm, purposeful environment where behaviour is positive and everyone is treated with respect. The school offers far more than academic learning - with clubs, trips and activities that open children's eyes to the wider world while building their confidence and character.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are confident, friendly and proud of their achievements, with excellent understanding of British values and celebration of diversity
- Well-planned, sequenced curriculum starting in Reception that is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Expert phonics teaching with daily structured sessions that help pupils become confident readers
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Excellent personal development with wide range of clubs, trips and enrichment activities helping pupils think beyond their local community
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff consistently implement the reading curriculum as planned, meaning some pupils do not read fluently as soon as they could
- Sometimes teachers do not provide appropriate support or adaptation in lessons for pupils with SEND to access learning effectively
- Need to ensure all staff have the knowledge and skills to deliver the reading curriculum and adapt teaching to meet diverse pupil needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and supported with someone to talk to if they have problems.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, creative missions (family activities), reading buddies programme, trips and travel experiences, arts enrichment
Great Doddington Primary is a welcoming school where pupils are confident, behave well, and achieve good outcomes. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, with a well-planned curriculum that is helping pupils catch up in mathematics and writing.
At a Glance
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
37 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 74% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 42% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 37% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Great Doddington Primary
Before and after school care
Great Doddington Primary is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in North Northamptonshire
Term dates
Great Doddington Primary is a community school, so its term dates are set by North Northamptonshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Great Doddington Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Great Doddington Primary is in North Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- North Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policies and codes of conduct
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 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 Great Doddington Primary
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
121 pupils
157 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wellingborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wellingborough
Across North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,565
Applications
3,751
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
27.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
126
Total Pupils
67
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,345
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,737
Per pupil
£763k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Great Doddington Primary
What are SATs results like at Great Doddington Primary?
Of the pupils at Great Doddington Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Great Doddington Primary's Ofsted rating?
Great Doddington Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
How close to Great Doddington Primary do you need to live?
North Northamptonshire published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Great Doddington Primary on distance went to a family 1.887 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Great Doddington Primary?
Great Doddington Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 157 places.
How big are the classes at Great Doddington Primary?
Classes at Great Doddington Primary average 25.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Great Doddington Primary?
Great Doddington Primary has around 126 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Great Doddington Primary?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Great Doddington Primary in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Great Doddington Primary?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Great Doddington Primary 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 Great Doddington Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Great Doddington Primary is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
What are Great Doddington Primary's term dates?
Great Doddington Primary is a community school, so its term dates are set by North Northamptonshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Great Doddington Primary?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Great Doddington Primary?
Great Doddington Primary is at Church Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7TR.
Sources: North Northamptonshire admissions booklet; North Northamptonshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)