Naseby Church of England Primary Academy, Northampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, close-knit community where every child feels known and supported by staff. The school excels at teaching children to read early and confidently, while providing excellent support for pupils with additional needs. Pupils develop strong values of love, joy and resilience, and parents praise the school for going 'above and beyond' for their children.
Key Strengths
- Vibrant reading culture with strong phonics teaching and pupils who read fluently from a young age
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, identified early with individualised resources and modified materials
- Strong pastoral support and nurture provision helping pupils manage emotions and feel valued
- High-quality, broad and balanced curriculum with well-sequenced learning
- Well-established routines and high expectations starting from Reception Year
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not remember key learning securely across all areas of the curriculum - some foundation subjects need better revisiting of prior knowledge
- Misconceptions and errors in learning are not dealt with consistently enough, particularly in written work, leading to repeated mistakes
- Staff need to resolve pupil errors more promptly to prevent pupils falling behind
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
STEM workshops, visits from representatives of different professions, fundraising for local and national charities, support for a school in Africa
Naseby Church of England Primary Academy is a friendly village school where pupils are happy, well-cared for, and achieve well. The school has maintained good standards with effective leadership and a strong sense of community.
At a Glance
3.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
9.8
Avg class size
10.5
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
37%
Available places
31 pupils
84 capacity
53 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northampton
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,771
Applications
4,413
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.00837%
Overall absence
21.05263%
Persistent absence
38
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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