Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 58th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2013, report published 10 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
This is a small school set in the heart of the local community. Relationships are warm and kind. Staff have created a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and important. There are high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils achieve well. Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum that emphasises preparing them for their future lives as global citizens. Pupils understand the meaning behind the school's motto of 'be kind, be creative, be courageous'. They learn to contribute to the school community through the different roles and responsibilities offered, such as being on the school council. They have a strong sense of fairness and of right and wrong. They know adults are there to help with any worries. They are confident to report any rare instances of unkind behaviour because they trust adults to help them sort it out. Equally, parents are confident in the school. They appreciate how their children are kept safe, looked after well and make academic progress.
What the school should improve
- A very small number of pupils need to continue to learn phonics in key stage 2. The current early reading curriculum has not been designed to meet this need. As such, early reading sessions for these older pupils are not improving their reading as quickly as they should. The school should ensure that there is an appropriate approach in place to support these older pupils in becoming fluent, confident readers.
- The support to help some pupils with SEND to regulate their emotions means they can miss out on key parts of the curriculum. As a result, they develop gaps in their knowledge and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that appropriate adaptation of the curriculum is in place so that these pupils catch up quickly on any missed key learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineham Barns Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 87% met the expected standard |
| Milton Parochial Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Gayton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kislingbury Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INNOVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Edge
- Phone
- 01604830995
- Address
- Church Street, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3HS
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 149282
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.