Is Boddington Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 30th of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Boddington Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2023 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Boddington Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 60%).

How do I apply for a place at Boddington Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Boddington Church of England Primary Academy 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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Boddington Church of England Primary Academy

Church Road, Upper Boddington, Daventry, NN11 6DL

Local ranking30th of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2023 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 48
Boys: 24 (46%)
Girls: 28 (54%)
Capacity: 70 (74% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 0.0%
EAL: 2.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 12.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.4
Budget per Pupil: £11,347/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.9%
White Other: 2.1%

97.9%

White British

2.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01327260120

admin@boddingtonschool.org

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Church Road

Daventry, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140056
UKPRN: 10043046
Establishment No.: 3007
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST

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