Barton Seagrave Primary School
Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barton Seagrave Primary School is a primary school in Kettering for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 20th of 34 primary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2013, report published 29 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
Barton Seagrave is a calm and happy school. The motto of 'Educating Children to Confidently Face the Future' drives all the school does. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They relish the chance to join in the many clubs the school has to offer. Pupils get the chance to go to the theatre, represent the school in events and visit interesting places. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and staff. The new behaviour policy ensures pupils behave well. It is consistently and fairly applied. The 'good to be green' approach raises pupils' aspirations. Pupils feel safe. They know that should bullying happen, it is dealt with swiftly. Pupils know they have someone to talk to if they are worried and a worry box if someone is not available. Pupils quickly settle into school life. Staff are warm and welcoming. One parent said: 'My child settled well and grew in confidence. He loves reading and that is because of the school. I'm so happy to leave him here.' These comments are typical of those made by many parents. Parents appreciate seeing staff in the morning. They know they can share their child's worries and successes.
What the school should improve
- Subject and phase leaders have planned a sequenced curriculum. However, in some subjects these plans are not implemented consistently. Some leaders lack the precise skills or experience to spot these inconsistencies. Senior leaders should ensure that all leaders have the necessary skills to make sure these are implemented effectively.
- Some phonics books do not match the current knowledge and needs of all pupils. As a consequence, some pupils do not become fluent readers quickly enough. Leaders need to ensure that all books align with all pupils' needs. This will increase confidence and fluency, and develop a greater love of reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
622 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Barton Seagrave Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Cross CofE School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Millbrook Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Meadowside Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Marek Krzanicki
- Phone
- 01536722793
- Address
- Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6QY
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121951
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.