Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School, Kettering
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 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 April 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 35 schools in Kettering with published results, and 14,340th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- 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
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 46% of Year 6 pupils at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 31% 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 73% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School are Greenfields Primary School and Nursery (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths); Hall Meadow Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Isham Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 43% reading, 50% maths); and Broughton Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 97% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School.
Greenfields Primary School and NurseryHall Meadow Primary SchoolIsham Church of England Primary SchoolBroughton Primary School
The trust
Pytchley Endowed 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
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 91% 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 (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
8.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Black (14%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 5 (5.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kettering Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is (Pytchley) All Saints Church (before), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).
Suspensions and exclusions
Pytchley Endowed Church of England 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from April 2018, 8 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pytchley creates a caring environment where children feel valued and listened to. The school places strong emphasis on reading from the earliest years and offers excellent enrichment activities including sports, chess and residential trips. Pupils develop into confident, well-rounded individuals who understand respect and British values.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with expert teaching from Reception onwards, helping pupils become confident readers
- Well-structured and inclusive curriculum that builds learning over time with high ambition for all pupils
- Wide range of enrichment activities including trips, residentials, sports, chess and leadership roles that help pupils discover new interests
- Calm and respectful behaviour across the school with clear routines and visual reminders
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, responding quickly to their needs with appropriate adaptations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across subjects means some pupils do not engage fully or develop secure understanding
- Some foundation subjects lack sufficient ambition, with pupils completing tasks too easily without opportunities to deepen their learning
- During discussions, some pupils do not always demonstrate mutual respect and sometimes talk over each other
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, chess club, trips, residential visits, school council, reading ambassador roles, sports leader roles, spiritual champion roles
Pytchley is a happy primary school where pupils thrive in strong relationships and feel well cared for. The school has been judged Good across all areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 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 73% to 46% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 31% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.0
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School.
- Corby Sport Dimensions Limited Pytchley CofE SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Pytchley Endowed Church of England 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Pytchley Endowed Church of England 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 Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
85 pupils
105 places
20 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)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
27.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
86
Total Pupils
37
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,603
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,012
Per pupil
£640k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
16.5%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 46% reached the expected standard in reading and 31% did so in maths.
What is Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Pytchley Endowed Church of England 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 Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School average 17 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School has around 86 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Pytchley Endowed 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.
Does Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Corby Sport Dimensions Limited Pytchley CofE School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Pytchley Endowed Church of England 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 Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Pytchley Endowed Church of England Primary School is at High Street, Pytchley, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)