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A one-form-entry village primary with a clear emphasis on early reading and strong foundations in mathematics, backed up by very high Key Stage 2 outcomes. In the current 2024-25 / 2025 data, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Scaled scores were also notably strong (reading 110; maths 110; GPS 111). This performance places the school well above the England average banding (top 10%), and ranked 1,158th in England and 9th in Northampton for primary outcomes in the FindMySchool rankings based on official data.
The school operates as a Church of England voluntary controlled primary with nursery provision. Wraparound care is a practical strength, with a before-school session from 7.45am and after-school care through to 6pm.
School identity is rooted in being a village school with a long local story. The headteacher’s welcome notes the school has served West Haddon since 1825, which gives a useful sense of continuity for families who value a settled community institution rather than a constantly shifting intake.
The most recent Ofsted inspection (an ungraded inspection in December 2024, published January 2025) describes very high expectations, calm behaviour, and pupils who feel safe and happy. That matters because it points to a culture where learning time is protected and routines are consistent across year groups, including in Early Years.
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Leadership continuity is another defining feature. The headteacher is David Rosevear , and the governing body information indicates he has held the head role since September 2011. For parents, long tenure often translates into steady curriculum choices, consistent behaviour systems, and fewer abrupt changes to daily routines.
Nursery and Reception are a visible strength in the published inspection evidence. The report highlights purposeful routines and a blend of planned and spontaneous learning that builds concentration and curiosity. For children starting school life here, that can mean a smoother transition into more formal learning because the habits of attention and language are established early.
Because nursery provision starts from age 2, families can sometimes get to know the school before Reception applications. It is still important to treat nursery attendance as separate from school admissions, since Reception entry is coordinated by the local authority and subject to published oversubscription criteria.
This is a high-performing primary on published attainment measures.
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 90%, compared with an England average of 62%
Higher standard in reading, writing and maths: 40%
Scaled scores: reading 110, maths 110, GPS 111
Science expected standard: 90%
These figures indicate both strong universal attainment and an unusually high proportion of pupils achieving at the higher standard. The practical implication is that the school is likely to suit children who enjoy being stretched, including those who are already confident readers, while still maintaining strong baseline outcomes for the cohort as a whole.
Rankings are proprietary FindMySchool rankings based on official data. Ranked 1,158th in England and 9th in Northampton for primary outcomes, with an academic rank of 356th nationally, performance sits well above the England average banding (top 10%). A top-10% placement is a useful shorthand for families comparing local options, particularly when several schools may all be rated Good by Ofsted.
England ranks and key metrics (where available)
Reading, Writing & Maths
86%
% of pupils achieving expected standard
Reading and mathematics sit at the centre of the school’s instructional priorities, and the most recent inspection evidence gives unusually concrete detail.
The inspection describes a consistent reading curriculum with trained staff and timely support for pupils who need help to keep up. It also notes practical steps to promote reading culture, including the role of the library within school life.
Example: early phonics and reading routines begin in Nursery and carry through consistently.
Evidence: trained staff and well-sequenced teaching are highlighted; pupils become confident and fluent readers.
Implication: children who need structure, repetition, and prompt intervention are less likely to drift, which is one reason strong overall outcomes can coexist with a calm day-to-day atmosphere.
Mathematics is described as a priority, with gaps identified and closed from Early Years onwards. A distinctive element is the school’s “no ceiling” approach, described in the inspection as ensuring pupils who are ready to move on are not held back.
Example: pupils progress through content when secure, rather than waiting for the pace of the whole class.
Evidence: the inspection links this approach to high-standard achievement across the school.
Implication: children who grasp concepts quickly may find the pace satisfying, while parents should still ask how the approach is implemented practically, for example through extension tasks, flexible grouping, or additional challenge materials.
While English and maths are clearly foregrounded, the inspection also references resilience and enthusiasm across subjects including design and technology and science. For families who want breadth alongside strong basics, this matters because it suggests strong teaching habits are not limited to test-adjacent subjects.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
FMS Inspection Score calculated by FindMySchool based on official inspection data.
As a village primary, secondary transfer is shaped by the West Northamptonshire admissions landscape and family preference rather than a single guaranteed destination route.
For many families, the practical next step is to map likely secondary options by transport and local authority arrangements, then consider how a child’s needs fit each setting. The school’s strong higher-standard profile suggests some pupils may be suited to more academically demanding secondary pathways, but the right fit will still depend on pastoral style, travel time, and the child’s temperament.
If you are shortlisting, the FindMySchool Local Hub comparison tools can help you compare nearby secondaries side-by-side, then sense-check the shortlist against travel logistics and admissions rules.
Reception places are allocated through the local authority. The school’s admissions page describes a typical pattern where the process opens in the autumn and closes at the beginning of January for entry the following September, with outcomes typically released in mid April.
For September 2027 entry in West Northamptonshire, the published local authority timetable states:
Check West Northamptonshire's current timetable for the application opening window
Deadline for on-time applications: 15 January 2027
Offers released: 16 April 2027
The school’s published oversubscription criteria include, after children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school:
looked-after and previously looked-after children
children living in the linked area
siblings
other children, with distance used as a tie-breaker within a criterion
Reception admissions can be oversubscribed. The practical implication is that families should treat application strategy seriously, particularly if they are outside the linked area or do not have sibling priority.
Parents considering a move should use FindMySchool Map Search to check their exact distance and understand how distance-based tie-breakers can behave in practice when demand is strong.
The school’s admissions information separates nursery admissions from school place admissions, and directs families to contact the school directly for nursery enquiries.
Applications
55
Total received
Places Offered
29
Subscription Rate
1.9x
Applications per place
The inspection evidence describes pupils who feel safe and happy, with calm, exceptional behaviour, and notes that bullying is reported as very rare by pupils. That speaks to both supervision and culture, and it is also a good indicator for parents with children who need predictable routines to feel secure.
SEND support is also described as a strength, with quick identification of needs and close monitoring of progress, and parents appreciating the support provided. For a mainstream primary, this points to systems that are likely to be structured rather than ad hoc, though families should still ask how support is resourced, and how specialist advice is integrated into class teaching.
Extracurricular provision is unusually easy to evidence here because the school publishes a specific clubs list and providers.
Clubs listed include archery, football, dodgeball, gym, and dance. The Ofsted report also references enrichment including sports festivals, and explicitly names archery and dance as examples.
Example: archery appears both in the school’s club programme and in the inspection narrative of enrichment.
Evidence: the published clubs timetable and the inspection report align on this detail.
Implication: children who enjoy practical, physical activities have structured options beyond lessons, and there is a sense that enrichment is not treated as an afterthought.
The clubs list also includes drums, guitar, and wind and brass activities, alongside strings provision. Providers named include NMPAT and Drumsense. For families who want music pathways without relying entirely on private lessons, this is a concrete advantage, particularly in a village-school context where specialist provision can be harder to sustain at scale.
The inspection describes pupils serving as school councillors and acting as buddies supporting younger peers. That suggests structured pupil voice and peer responsibility, which often correlates with calm playtimes and stronger transition support for younger pupils.
Wraparound care is clearly set out. Wrap Club runs from 7.45am and provides breakfast and childcare until the start of the school day at 8.45am. After school, childcare is available from 3.30pm until 6pm, with a light tea provided.
On transport and day-to-day logistics, the school is located on The Green in West Haddon, so many village families will find walking and short car journeys realistic. For families travelling in from surrounding areas, it is sensible to ask about drop-off arrangements and parking expectations at peak times, since village-centre sites can have pinch points.
Competition for Reception places. Reception entry can involve a meaningful level of competition. Families outside priority groups should plan for realistic alternatives on the preference form.
Linked-area priority matters. The published oversubscription criteria include priority for children living in the linked area, with distance used as a tie-breaker. If you are not clearly within that priority footprint, verify your position carefully before relying on a place.
High attainment can feel stretching. With 40% achieving the higher standard in reading, writing and maths in the current data, classroom expectations may feel demanding for some children. Ask how challenge is balanced with reassurance, especially at transition points (Nursery to Reception, and Year 2 to Key Stage 2).
British values depth identified as a development point. The latest inspection notes that pupils do not always understand fundamental British values in sufficient depth, and leaders were advised to develop plans further. This is not uncommon, but parents who care strongly about civic education should ask how this has been strengthened since the inspection.
This is a strong village primary with a notable Early Years foundation and very high Key Stage 2 attainment, including an unusually large share of pupils reaching the higher standard. Wraparound care and a clearly structured clubs programme add practical value for working families. Best suited to families who want a calm, well-led Church of England primary with high academic expectations and reliable before-and-after school support, and who are comfortable navigating competitive Reception admissions.
The school combines a Good Ofsted status with very strong Key Stage 2 outcomes. In the current 2024-25 / 2025 data, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and 40% achieved the higher standard.
Admissions use published oversubscription criteria including linked-area priority and distance as a tie-breaker. Families should check whether they are in the linked area and understand how distance could apply if a year is oversubscribed.
Yes. Wrap Club runs from 7.45am before school and from 3.30pm until 6pm after school. Parents should check availability, booking, and session rules directly with the school.
For West Northamptonshire coordinated primary admissions, the deadline for on-time applications for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027, with offers released on 16 April 2027.
The school publishes a club programme that includes activities such as archery, football, dodgeball, gym, dance, and music options such as drums, guitar, and wind, brass, and strings sessions, with specialist providers involved.
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