SchoolScoresRoade Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hartwell Road, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2NT
01604 862309 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Northampton comparisons use the 50 of its 101 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 30th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 39th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 27th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 35th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northampton figures pool parents at the Northampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
40 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
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 West 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 48 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 65 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 71st highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 61st highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 97th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 82nd highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 62nd lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 45th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 71st highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 101 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 67th highest of 82 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 13.7%* | 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
- Ashton CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2025 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Bruerne CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartwell Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodland View Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blisworth Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Collingtree CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Parochial Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Roade Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roade Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Roade Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Roade Primary School?
86% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Roade Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Roade Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Roade Primary School as their first choice for 48 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121854.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.