SchoolScoresThe Glenvale CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
30 Beaumont Road, Wellingborough, NN8 6BP
01933 276491 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 26 September 2023. 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wellingborough comparisons use the 18 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 | Wellingborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wellingborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 80% | 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. Wellingborough figures pool parents at the Wellingborough 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
16 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 122033), before it changed to its current form.
44% — 15 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 107 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.4 · 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.
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 26th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 28 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 29.2 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 29 state primary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 35.5% | 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
- Redwell Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakway Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Harrowden Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olympic Primary 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freemans Endowed CofE Junior Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Avenue Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Barnabas CofE School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Park Junior School, Wellingborough 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ruskin Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Glenvale CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Glenvale CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2023.
How did The Glenvale CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Glenvale CofE Primary School?
92% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Glenvale CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Glenvale CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put The Glenvale CofE Primary School as their first choice for 55 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 50 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 151096.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.