SchoolScoresSywell CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
69 Overstone Road, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0AW
01604 644565 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 December 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
40% — 19 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 47% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 40% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 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 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 offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.7
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 86th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 62nd highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 85th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 82nd lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 84th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 67th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 101 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Overstone Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mears Ashby CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rectory Farm Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackthorn Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ecton Village Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moulton Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodvale Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorplands Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lings Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lumbertubs Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sywell CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sywell CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Sywell CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Sywell CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Sywell CofE Primary School as their first choice for 14 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 10 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 148312.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.