Loatlands Primary School
Harrington Road, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Loatlands 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 23rd of 34 primary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 October 2012, report published 15 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 March 2022
The school's core values of respect, resilience and curiosity are woven through all areas of Loatlands Primary. Pupils enjoy going to school and say that it is 'a great place to make new friends'. They treat each other with respect and are well mannered. Pupils feel safe in school. They are well looked after. Pupils understand what bullying is and say that it is rare. When it does happen, teachers deal with it effectively. Adults have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils respond well to these expectations. They behave well both in lessons and around the school. In most lessons, pupils are enthusiastic about what they are learning. They enjoy discovering new things. They are focused on their learning and classrooms are calm. On the playground, pupils play well together. They enjoy spending time with their friends. Pupils value the responsibilities given to them, such as house captains and play leaders. They appreciate the important role of the school council and how this allows them to share their views.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have improved the quality of education. However, not all areas of the school's curriculum are sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects. It is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about and are making any necessary amendments in response to the pandemic.
- Leaders have a clear intent for the curriculum. They have outlined what they want pupils to learn and when. However, there are inconsistencies in the teaching and implementation of some aspects in the curriculum. Adults do not consistently address pupils' misconceptions effectively, including in phonics. Leaders should ensure that all adults have the expertise to address pupils' misconceptions and that they use information about what pupils have not learned well to support their future learning.
- Most parents appreciate the work the school does to support their children in school. However, communication with parents has not always been as successful as it should be. Parents do not always receive important messages and information they need about their children. Leaders should ensure that systems of communication are strengthened in school so that all parents are well informed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
446 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Loatlands Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Havelock Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Rothwell Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rushton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Willis
- Phone
- 01536903713
- Address
- Harrington Road, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2NJ
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 140059
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.