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Schools in Burton Latimer

A town in North Northamptonshire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 725 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Burton Latimer at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Burton Latimer's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries62 primary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary19%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Burton Latimer

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Burton Latimer primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Burton Latimer

2 mainstream schools in Burton Latimer, best first

St. Marys CofE Primary School

Kettering, NN15 5RL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

44 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1146%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
290
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school St. Marys CofE Primary School

Meadowside Primary School

Kettering, NN15 5QY · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 7 areas

Results close to the England average.

53 first choices, 53 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
435
Pupils per teacher
27.8
View school Meadowside Primary School

Nurseries in Burton Latimer

4 in Burton Latimer, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Burton Latimer, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Meadowside Primary School, Needs attention in 7 areasSt. Marys CofE Primary School, GoodSunshine Pre-School, GoodApple Tree Day Nurseries (Burton Latimer) Ltd, GoodAcorn Day Nursery Burton Latimer, OutstandingDuke Street Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Burton Latimer school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Burton Latimer's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Burton Latimer vs England

How good are Burton Latimer's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Burton Latimer

Burton LatimerEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    19%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Burton Latimer in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Burton Latimer has 6 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

19% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Burton Latimer's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Burton Latimer19%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Burton Latimer

How many schools are in Burton Latimer?

Burton Latimer has 6 schools, including 2 primary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Burton Latimer?

The highest-ranked schools in Burton Latimer on Eduscope are St. Marys CofE Primary School, Meadowside Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Burton Latimer are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Burton Latimer hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Burton Latimer perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Burton Latimer, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Burton Latimer?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Burton Latimer is 24.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Burton Latimer schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Burton Latimer is 12.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Burton Latimer?

There are 725 pupils enrolled across schools in Burton Latimer, with 725 in primary. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Burton Latimer?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Burton Latimer by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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