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Schools in Roade

A town in West Northamptonshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 315 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above 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
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary8%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school11%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Roade

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 Roade primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Roade

1 mainstream schools in Roade, best first

Roade Primary School

Northampton, NN7 2NT · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

47 first choices, 48 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
315
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Roade Primary School

Secondary Schools in Roade

1 in Roade. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Nurseries in Roade

3 in Roade, highest Ofsted grade first

Roade Rascals

Northampton, NN7 2LS · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Roade Rascals

Sixth Forms in Roade

1 in Roade, by the school's Eduscope score

The map

Every school in Roade, 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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Roade Primary School, GoodRoade Rascals, Expected standard in every areaWoodleys Farm Day Nursery, GoodRoade Day Nursery, GoodRoade Village Academy
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
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 Roade school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Postcodes

Browse Roade by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Roade vs England

How good are Roade'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 Roade

RoadeEngland

  • 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.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    11%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    8%

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

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%65%90%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
11% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Roade has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 37% more pupils than in 2018.

8% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Roade's state schools each January.

Up 37% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

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.

Roade8%

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 Roade

How many schools are in Roade?

Roade has 5 schools, including 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Roade?

The highest-ranked schools in Roade on Eduscope are Roade 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 Roade are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Roade 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 Roade perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Roade, 70% 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 Roade?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Roade is 18.2:1. 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 Roade schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Roade is 11.0%. 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 Roade?

There are 315 pupils enrolled across schools in Roade, with 315 in primary. 7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Roade?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Roade 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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