The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Northampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its October 2018 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 77%. Maths has improved from 61% to 70%. Writing has improved from 63% to 70%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
282 pupils
420 capacity
138 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(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.82171%
Overall absence
7.63052%
Persistent absence
249
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Cambian Northampton School
Northgate School Academy Trust
Purple Oaks Academy
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Kingsthorpe College
Bosworth Independent School
Hampton Bridge School
Northampton School for Girls
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
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