Ringstead Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Ringstead, Kettering, NN14 4DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ringstead Church of England 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 21st of 34 primary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- 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 26 March 2024
Pupils are known and valued as individuals at this school. One pupil captured the views of many staff and pupils saying, 'the school is one big community'. Another talked about knowing they will miss the school when they leave. Parents and carers are similarly positive. They share their experiences of 'smiley' and 'approachable' staff. Expectations are high for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well. Children in the early years get off to a strong start. Throughout their time at this school, pupils grow in confidence. They quickly understand and demonstrate the school values including honesty, compassion and perseverance. Pupils have positive relationships with staff. They are respectful to one another and to the school environment. They feel safe. The school provides a wealth of opportunities for pupils to develop their social skills and to see the relevance of their learning beyond the classroom. Pupils visit places of worship, the space centre in Leicester and Holdenby House. Pupils develop their leadership skills as house captains, worship leaders and members of the sports crew. Pupils learn about British values. Children in the early years accurately use terms such as 'democracy'.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that pupils consistently benefit from opportunities to develop the sophistication of their thinking about the subjects they study. As a result, pupils do not always problem solve in mathematics or develop their understanding of how historians think about the past, for example. The school should ensure that the opportunities the curriculum outlines for pupils to engage in complex thinking are consistently and deliberately taught in lessons so that pupils can deepen the sophistication of their understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
146 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Ringstead Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 39% met the expected standard |
| Great Addington CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Woodford Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Raunds Park Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter's Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Roberts
- Phone
- 01933622734
- Address
- Church Street, Ringstead, Kettering, NN14 4DH
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 141723
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.