Is Denfield Park Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 37th of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Denfield Park Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 49% of pupils at Denfield Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Denfield Park Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Denfield Park Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Denfield Park Primary School

Victoria Road, Rushden, NN10 0DA

Local ranking37th of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 February 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 49.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 56.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 433
Boys: 217 (49%)
Girls: 227 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (106% full)
SEND: 21.0%
FSM Eligible: 19.9%
EAL: 13.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.7%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,603/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 75.9%
White Other: 10.2%
Black African: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Black Other: 1.2%

75.9%

White British

10.2%

White Other

3.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01933355961

head@denfieldpark.northants-ecl.gov.uk

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Victoria Road

Rushden, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 121942
UKPRN: 10077214
Establishment No.: 2206

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