Is Rockingham Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 42nd of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Rockingham Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Rockingham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Rockingham Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Rockingham 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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Rockingham Primary School

Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AJ

Local ranking42nd of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

280

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 52

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 376
Boys: 188 (51%)
Girls: 179 (49%)
Capacity: 280 (131% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 31.1%
EAL: 43.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 13.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,173/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.8%
White Other: 26.4%
Black African: 9.7%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%

51.8%

White British

26.4%

White Other

9.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01536203806

head@rockingham.northants-ecl.gov.uk

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Rockingham Road

Corby, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139805
UKPRN: 10042019
Establishment No.: 2109
Trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

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