Wootton Primary School, Northampton
Wootton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Northampton, part of Tove Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 48th-highest of the 99 schools in Northampton with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Wootton Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Wootton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% 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 89% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Wootton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Wootton Primary School as their first choice and 117 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Wootton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wootton Primary School are Preston Hedges Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 92% maths); Hardingstone Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 72% maths); Collingtree Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 69% maths); and East Hunsbury Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths).
Wootton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Preston Hedges Primary SchoolHardingstone AcademyCollingtree Church of England Primary SchoolEast Hunsbury Primary School
The trust
Wootton Primary School is one of 16 schools run by Tove Learning 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
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wootton Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (94%).
Who goes there
14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 30.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Hill (opposite), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Wootton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wootton Primary School are Caroline Chisholm School (0.5 miles), Wootton Park School (1 mile) and Abbeyfield School (1.3 miles).
Caroline Chisholm SchoolWootton Park SchoolAbbeyfield School
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 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
Wootton Primary School creates a joyful, welcoming community where pupils develop strong character and values. The school's carefully designed curriculum ensures pupils achieve well across all subjects, with a particular emphasis on reading as a gateway to future learning. Every child is supported to thrive, with the school going the extra mile to help families who face difficulties.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-designed curriculum that helps pupils build strong knowledge across all subjects and make links between learning
- Rigorous approach to reading with swift action for pupils who fall behind - pupils love reading
- Outstanding early years provision with activities that develop independence, resilience and cooperation
- Extensive support for pupils with SEND to ensure the curriculum remains broad and inclusive
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities including music lessons and trips, especially for disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons, eco-warriors, reading buddies, before- and after-school club, wide range of trips
Wootton Primary School is a highly aspirational school that ensures pupils achieve exceptionally well across the whole curriculum while developing into respectful individuals with a strong sense of moral purpose. All key areas of education have been rated Outstanding, reflecting the school's united pursuit of excellence.
At a Glance
14.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 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 89% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
19.4
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wootton Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wootton Primary School.
- Kip McGrath Education Centre Northampton South680m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps- Northampton840m away · Not yet graded
- My-STS Wonderland Daycare920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wootton Primary School is an academy, 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
Check free transport to Wootton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wootton 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)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 9 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Wootton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
328 pupils
420 places
92 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northampton
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
306
Total Pupils
157
Boys
149
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,721
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,006
Per pupil
£1797k
Total funding
£64k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
312
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
Wootton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wootton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wootton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wootton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Wootton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wootton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wootton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wootton 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 Wootton Primary School?
Wootton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Wootton Primary School?
Classes at Wootton Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wootton Primary School?
Wootton Primary School has around 306 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wootton Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Wootton Primary School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wootton Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wootton 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 Wootton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wootton Primary School: Kip McGrath Education Centre Northampton South (680m away, registered, not yet graded), Super Camps- Northampton (840m away, registered, not yet graded) and My-STS Wonderland Daycare (920m away, 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 Wootton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 9 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wootton Primary School?
Wootton Primary School is at Farmclose Road, Wootton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6HJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)