Little Houghton Church of England Primary
Lodge Close, Lodge Road, Little Houghton, Northampton, NN7 1AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Houghton Church of England Primary is a primary school in Northampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 86th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2015, report published 30 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
Little Houghton Church of England Primary School is a warm and nurturing school. The school has a strong sense of community. Its Christian values and curriculum principles of growth, community, spirituality and environment run through every aspect of the school. Pupils are polite and courteous. They are well mannered and respectful to each other and adults. They are happy, enjoy learning and show pride in their achievements. As one pupil shared: 'At this school, you get to learn a lot while also having great fun!' The school's curriculum is ambitious. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). One pupil summed up many when they said: 'Teachers encourage us. They tell us that if we can't do something, it's actually that we can't do it YET!' Pupils are conscientious in lessons. They show sustained concentration and enthusiasm. They enjoy learning. The school helps pupils to think about their behaviour and, in the event of mistakes, how to put things right. Those that need extra help to manage their feelings and emotions receive appropriate and effective support.
What the school should improve
- Beyond phonics, the school's reading curriculum sets out end points. However, these require further refinement to ensure that learning always builds on what pupils know. It does not consistently identify what should be taught at each stage so pupils' learning does not always build incrementally. Leaders should ensure that the reading curriculum makes clear what pupils are expected to know at each stage of their education so that pupils know and remember more of the reading curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
88 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Little Houghton Church of England Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cogenhoe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Standens Barn Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Abington Vale Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Bridgewater Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Ecton Brook Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stacy Powell
- Phone
- 01604890788
- Address
- Lodge Close, Lodge Road, Little Houghton, Northampton, NN7 1AF
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 122025
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.