Roade Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "We are very proud of our school, which has been only supported by our Ofsted reports. Our most recent inspection was a short inspection on the 31st January and 1st February 2024 where the inspection outcome was that we remained a GOOD school. Roade Primary is a welcoming and nurturing school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you all as the Headteacher of Roade Primary School. At Roade Primary School, we hold a deep commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for every child that walks through our doors."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Roade Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Roade Primary School as their first choice and 65 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 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 Roade Primary School are Ashton CofE Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 57% reading, 43% maths); Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); Hartwell Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); and Woodland View Primary School (2.2 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 83% maths).

Roade Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 6 (1.9%) 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.

Roade Primary School had 19 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cock Inn (outside), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Roade Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 27 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 West Northamptonshire (90).

Roade Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.