Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School, Kettering
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Kettering, 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 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 35 schools in Kettering with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- 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 North Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School are Mawsley Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 59% maths); Rothwell Victoria Infant School (1.8 miles, Good); Rothwell Junior School (1.8 miles); and Broughton Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 97% maths).
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Mawsley Primary SchoolRothwell Victoria Infant SchoolRothwell Junior SchoolBroughton Primary School
The trust
Loddington CofE (VA) 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
7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Black (5%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (24.2%) received SEN support and 2 (2.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kettering Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chequered Flag PH (outside), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).
Suspensions and exclusions
Loddington CofE (VA) 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; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2011 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 94% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 94% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
Term dates
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Northamptonshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School 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 Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
96 pupils
105 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Kettering
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kettering
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
26.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
51
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,037
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,411
Per pupil
£696k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
90
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
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
Questions parents ask about Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School
What are SATs results like at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Of the pupils at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School is oversubscribed, North Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Classes at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School in 2024/25. 14.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Loddington CofE (VA) 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 Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
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 Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School is at Main Street, Loddington, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1LA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)