Is Irchester Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 60th of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Irchester Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Irchester Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Irchester Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Irchester Community 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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Irchester Community Primary School

School Lane, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7AZ

Local ranking60th of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 351
Boys: 188 (55%)
Girls: 155 (45%)
Capacity: 420 (82% full)
SEND: 11.4%
FSM Eligible: 19.9%
EAL: 7.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,234/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 80.9%
White Other: 6.3%
White Traveller: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.7%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Black Other: 0.8%

80.9%

White British

6.3%

White Other

3.1%

White Traveller

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01933353848

head@irchester-school.net

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School Lane

Wellingborough, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146482
UKPRN: 10082917
Establishment No.: 2232
Trust: THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP

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