SchoolScoresThe Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
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Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7BH
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| 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 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 26th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 60 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
This is a Roman Catholic 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 | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 88th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 21st highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.9% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 49th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 55th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 101 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 49th highest of 82 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Oaks Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Earl Spencer Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunnyside Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Heath Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehills Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE VA Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
100% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 142742.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.