Loatlands Primary School, Kettering

In its own words: "Our vision is to provide a high-quality learning experience that nurtures the whole child in a respectful, safe and happy environment. Our inclusive approach is centred around understanding every child in our care and working as a team so everyone can achieve their best. Our bespoke curriculum provides both academic curiosity and opportunities to grow through exploration and play."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, basketball, chess and coding.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Loatlands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (68% in reading, 70% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Loatlands Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 47 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Loatlands Primary School are Havelock Infant School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Havelock Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); Rothwell Junior School (1.8 miles); and Rothwell Victoria Infant School (1.8 miles, Good).

Loatlands Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Symphony Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 66 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 28 (6.3%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Loatlands Primary School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is 9 Whitehill Road (outside), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 91 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).

In 2024/25, Loatlands Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.