Broughton Primary School

Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed

Cransley Hill, Broughton, Kettering, NN14 1NB

01536 790282 · School website · Map and directions

Ofsted report card6 strong, 1 expectedSafeguarding met · 9 June 2026
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%England 62% · 2024/25
2nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 95% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils200Room for 210 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 203 in 2019, 208 in 2021, 203 in 2022, 204 in 2023, 205 in 2024, 206 in 2025, 200 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place0.923 for 27 places, September 2026
30th highest of 36 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 14% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 June 2026 , published 15 July 2026.

In short: 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.

Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.

AreaGrade
SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. Met
InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.
Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.
AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.
Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.
Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.
Early yearsNursery and reception classes. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

30 pupils in this year group.

87% — 28 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 25 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolNorth NorthamptonshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 87% 59% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 10% 5% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 93% 72% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 97% 71% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 97% 71% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 107 104 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 107 104 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 80%This school 2023/24: 89%This school 2024/25: 87% This school England 62% 2022/23 80% 2023/24 89% 2024/25 87%

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.

Places offered27
Families who put it first23
Of those, offered a place23 (100%)
Families who listed it at all55

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

Admissions dates and schools in North Northamptonshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolNorth NorthamptonshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
25th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
12.6% 21.1%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
39th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
0.5% 4.0%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
23rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
11.2% 12.7%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
32nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
3.4% 21.0%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
1st lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
3.5% 5.2%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
2nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
5.0% 12.3%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
13th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.5 3.9 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
14th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.5% 1.6% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.06% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
4th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
27.7 22.7 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
13th highest of 39 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
12.3 11.4 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
Joint 32nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Kettering.
Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 18.5%* 14.4%*

Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Broughton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Broughton Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.

How did Broughton Primary School do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.

Is Broughton Primary School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Broughton Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.