Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Towcester
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Towcester. It has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, ended in a report card: 7 expected standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2013. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 12 schools in Towcester with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted report card
- 0 of 7 areas strong or better
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 17 March 2026 inspection grades Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that pupils are ready for the next stage of their education."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Most pupils attend well."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "The curriculum is engaging, broad and ambitious."
Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that children make a positive start to their education."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "A deeply inclusive ethos is woven through the core of the school's work."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders are deeply committed to ensuring that every pupil benefits from a high‑quality education so they can thrive."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The well-considered personal development programme prepares pupils effectively for their future lives."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that learning activities, including supporting resources, enable pupils consistently to develop secure and detailed knowledge across the curriculum"; "Leaders should ensure that staff address misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge systematically"; "Leaders should further develop staff's expertise so that interactions with children in the early years are consistently effective".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place 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 Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Gayton Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 88% maths); Greens Norton Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths); Towcester Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); and Pattishall Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 38% reading, 56% maths).
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Gayton Church of England Primary SchoolGreens Norton Church of England Primary SchoolTowcester Church of England Primary SchoolPattishall Church of England Primary School
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school and 96% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (92%).
Who goes there
5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 1 (2.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (opposite), 40 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 West Northamptonshire (90).
Suspensions and exclusions
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 7 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Every pupil feels welcomed and included at Tiffield. Some pupils have experienced instability in their education before joining, but they soon feel secure here. They grow to love being at school and generally attend well as a result. Most pupils speak appreciatively of how they benefit from attending a small school. They feel everyone knows them well, like being in a family. Staff take the time to get to know each pupil's unique characteristics. They respond quickly with tailored support when pupils have any additional needs. In some ways, school feels like home for pupils. Staff are always ready to listen if pupils have a problem or worry. Pupils behave well, consistently following the school's routines and expectations. They develop enthusiastic and responsible attitudes towards their learning. They treat others with respect. Poor or unkind behaviour, including bullying, is rare. Leaders are ambitious for pupils' academic achievement. Pupils speak about learning lots of interesting things. They achieve well, developing a secure understanding of the inspiring curriculum over time. Overall, pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education and for life beyond Tiffield. Being part of the federation's family of schools means pupils benefit from the advantages of a larger school community, while retaining the strengths of their smaller setting. They truly get the best of both worlds. Leaders work strategically to ensure that all pupils access a broad range of enriching opportunities and experiences. For example, pupils join their peers from other federation schools for trips, including residentials, that develop their confidence and resilience. They participate in ‘federation days', sporting events and forest school sessions across the different school sites. As a result, pupils form friendships with others from a range of cultures and backgrounds. They feel the benefits of these relationships when they move on to secondary school.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that learning activities, including supporting resources, enable pupils consistently to develop secure and detailed knowledge across the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure that staff address misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge systematically.
- Leaders should further develop staff's expertise so that interactions with children in the early years are consistently effective.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 17 March 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tiffield is a genuinely inclusive school where every child feels welcomed, known and secure. The caring, family-like atmosphere helps pupils thrive, especially those who have experienced difficult transitions. Staff provide expert, tailored support for pupils with additional needs and create a calm environment where good behaviour and positive attitudes flourish naturally.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics, with younger pupils learning to read quickly and developing a love of literature
- Deeply inclusive ethos with ambitious support for pupils with additional needs, barriers to learning, and those who have experienced educational instability
- Calm, productive learning environment with excellent behaviour, positive attitudes, and older pupils caring for younger ones
- Strong pastoral support focused on mental health and resilience, with trained staff providing tailored help
- Leaders care greatly for staff wellbeing and provide high-quality professional learning opportunities through federation partnership
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in early letter formation and spelling do not always close as quickly as they should
- Sometimes activities and resources provided do not match learning intentions, and inconsistencies exist in how staff address errors in pupils' work
- Recent improvements in early years staff interactions and engagement with children are not yet fully embedded
- Some pupils find it hard to discuss certain British values with the same level of detail as others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, arts and crafts, LEGO club, book club, school council charity events, playground squad, trips to London and religious buildings, residential visits, prefect roles
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils achieve well and feel secure. Leaders are deeply committed to ensuring every pupil benefits from high-quality education and thrive.
At a Glance
5.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Term dates
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see West Northamptonshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in West Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- West Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
- How to apply: Apply for free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
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 West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 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 Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
43 pupils
55 places
12 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Towcester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Towcester
Across West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,708
Applications
4,335
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All primary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
21
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
7.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,325
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,938
Per pupil
£421k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.5%
Overall absence
29.3%
Persistent absence
41
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
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, West Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 55 places.
How big are the classes at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Classes at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School average 17.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has around 35 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
11.5% of sessions were missed at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 29.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at High Street South, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)