Gayton Church of England Primary School
Bugbrooke Road, Gayton, Northampton, NN7 3EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gayton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 52nd of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
There is a real sense of community at Gayton Church of England Primary School. As one parent typically stated: 'It feels like one big family.' There is a sense of belonging. Many opportunities are sought for everyone to support one another. For example, raising money for a charity when one of their community falls ill. The members of the local 'Ever Green' group share their life experiences from long ago. Central to the school are the values of 'friendship, respect, love, trust, forgiveness and peace'. Pupils respond positively to the school's values and they behave well. Everyone in the school cares for one another. Staff provide for pupils' well-being. This extends to the wider family. The school wants everyone to be 'happy and healthy on the inside'. Pupils relish the opportunities to take responsibility. They enjoy their roles as school councillors, eco-councillors and values ambassadors. 'Little buddies' make lasting friendships. The older pupils talk with pride and establish connections with the 'little ones' they mentor. The school explores opportunities for their pupils to learn more about themselves. Residential trips provide pupils with confidence to make new friends and try things they never thought possible. The 'Junior Dukes' awards encourage pupils to become active citizens. There are opportunities to play in a samba band, the piano and brass instruments.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, there are inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum. Key knowledge is not always made explicit enough. Pupils are not always clear about what they are learning. The school should ensure that all staff have clarity about the focus for learning in all lessons and that the curriculum is implemented effectively to build knowledge over time.
- In a few subjects, systems to check what pupils know and remember are not consistent. Adaptations are not always made to future learning to address any gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that checks on pupils' retention of knowledge consistently assist teachers in identifying clear next steps for pupils, and they should adapt future learning opportunities to address any gaps in learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 74
Schools near Gayton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Pattishall Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Blisworth Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Milton Parochial Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Guest
- Phone
- 01604858749
- Address
- Bugbrooke Road, Gayton, Northampton, NN7 3EU
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121971
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.