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Schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

A town in North Northamptonshire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 1,595 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2024. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)'s schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 57%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Progress 8: -0.57 in 2024. England is 0. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Needs attention

    Persistent absence: 25%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries62 primary · 2 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 57%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 36%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 26%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 25%. England 18%. Lower is better.Worse than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

2 state schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), best first

Rothwell Junior School

Kettering, NN14 6ER · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Inadequate in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

Ready for secondary school57%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 13
Pupils
315
View school Rothwell Junior School
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Top Secondary Schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

1 state schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), best first

Montsaye Academy

Kettering, NN14 6BB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results close to the England average.

112 first choices, 148 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 20
Pupils
1,017
View school Montsaye Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

2 in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

1 in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), by the school's Eduscope score

Montsaye Academy

Kettering, NN14 6BB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results close to the England average.

112 first choices, 148 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 20
Pupils
1,017
View school Montsaye Academy

Special Schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

1 in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Private Schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

1 in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), 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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Rothwell Victoria Infant School, GoodStone Lodge Therapeutic School, GoodMontsaye Academy, InadequateRothwell Junior School, Inadequate in 2 areasLittle Leaders Daycare Ltd, GoodOak Tree Day Nursery
  • Good3
  • Inadequate1
  • 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.

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What's on offer for each age

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Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) vs England

How good are Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)'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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)England

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    0 of the 1 with a grade.

    0%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    36%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    25%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    26%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

67%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%201820192022202320242025
36% in 2025.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%25%50%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
25% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 9% fewer pupils than in 2018.

26% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)'s state schools each January.

Down 9% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)26%

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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

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How many schools are in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) has 6 schools, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

The highest-ranked schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) on Eduscope are Montsaye Academy, Rothwell Junior 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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) are rated Good or Outstanding?

67% of inspected schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), 57% 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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is 21.3:1. 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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is 25.3%. 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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

There are 1,595 pupils enrolled across schools in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), with 578 in primary and 1,017 in secondary. 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

There is 1 independent school in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?

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 Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) 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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