Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Yardley Gobion, Towcester, NN12 7ULOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Towcester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 8th of 11 primary schools in Towcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2013, report published 14 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2023
Yardley Gobion C of E VC Primary School is a school with a renewed sense of purpose. Pupils are happy at this caring school. They told inspectors: 'School is fun because you learn in different ways.' Pupils say that they feel safe. They are proud of their school. The school's new leaders prioritise pupils' personal and academic development. The school values of 'friendship, respect, love, trust and peace' underpin the positive ethos in the school. Pupils like to work hard. They enjoy the VIP celebration assemblies and making a positive contribution to the life of the school. Leaders have introduced a new behaviour charter. Pupils know what is expected of them. Most pupils are polite, respectful and behave well. One pupil told inspectors: 'Bullying happens rarely. Everything is fair here.' Pupils know that bullying is not acceptable. They like that staff quickly sort out any problems. Pupils have a very clear understanding of equality. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, with a comment that was typical of many, said, 'Since joining The Forest C [of] E Federation, I can see that there are higher expectations of my child and an improved curriculum.' Parents appreciate the broad range of extra-curricular clubs available for pupils.
What the school should improve
- There are inconsistencies in how the intended curriculum is implemented by staff. Not all teachers use effective pedagogy to help pupils to know more and remember more. Leaders need to ensure that the school's intended curriculum is implemented consistently well enough across the school. This will support teachers so that they consistently and effectively implement the curriculum across all subjects.
- A minority of pupils do not have positive attitudes toward their learning so they do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should continue their work to support these pupils to understand how to modify and regulate their behaviour.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 157
Schools near Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hellins Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Cosgrove Village Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Castlethorpe First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Old Stratford Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Paulerspury Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% 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
- 01908542261
- Address
- School Lane, Yardley Gobion, Towcester, NN12 7UL
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 122007
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.