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Where is Blakesley Church of England Primary School located?

Blakesley Church of England Primary School is located in Towcester, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN12 8RD.

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Blakesley Church of England Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Blakesley Church of England Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Blakesley Church of England Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Blakesley Church of England Primary School has 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 48 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.2%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 2.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected63%Attendance97.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Blakesley Church of England Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 48 pupils
SEN support: 7% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Blakesley Church of England Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 63/100

Good surroundings

Air quality80/100

Transport access12/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Blakesley Church of England Primary School

At Blakesley Church of England Primary School, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

100% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at Blakesley Church of England Primary School

Blakesley Church of England Primary School has an overall absence rate of 2.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Blakesley Church of England Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Blakesley Church of England Primary School is 22.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Blakesley Church of England Primary School

Blakesley Church of England Primary School has 48 pupils on roll.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

7% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Blakesley Church of England Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Blakesley Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Blakesley Church of England Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Blakesley Church of England Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Blakesley Church of England Primary School