Boddington Church of England Primary Academy
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Boddington Church of England Primary Academy is a converter academy in Daventry for boys and girls aged 2 to 11. It has 52 pupils and room for 70. About 6 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England. We give it 82 out of 100. That puts it above schools like it, ahead of 87% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2021.
Church Road, Upper Boddington, Daventry, NN11 6DL01327 260120boddingtonschool.orgMs Luci Clapton headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
A shorter visit on 22 September 2021 found nothing to change the school's grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall. A shorter follow-up visit found nothing to change that. The last full inspection was before September 2019, which is as far back as Ofsted's public records go, so we can't show its date or the grades for each area.
This inspection is more than 5 years old. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of one grade.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2024
1 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 1 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 7 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | – | 78% | 67% | 77% | – | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | – | 0% | 17% | 8% | – | 14% | 8% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | – | 112.0 | 110.0 | 107.0 | – | 101.0 | 105.9 | 105.3 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | – | 105.0 | 104.0 | 107.0 | – | 102.0 | 104.5 | 104.2 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | – | 103.0 | 105.0 | 108.0 | – | 99.0 | 105.2 | 105.1 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | – | 100% | 100% | 77% | – | 57% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | – | 78% | 67% | 85% | – | 57% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | – | 100% | 100% | 92% | – | 86% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | +5.0 | +6.1 | -2.9 | – | +0.0 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | -1.7 | +0.1 | -2.3 | – | +0.0 | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | – | – | – | – | – | 0% | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | – | – | – | – | – | 57% | – | – |
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
28 places were empty (40% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 18% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to West Northamptonshire council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
Specialist SEND provision. Resourced provision (extra staff and funding within a mainstream school) with 2 pupils, for pupils with special educational needs.
To get a place in the unit or resourced provision, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Moderate learning difficulty (3), emotional and mental health (2), Other difficulty or disability (1), Severe learning difficulty (1), Specific learning difficulty (1), language and communications needs (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 48 | 51 | 52 | 62 | 62 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 6% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 8% | 10% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 4% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 13% | 4% | 4% | 10% | 16% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 4% | 4% | 4% | 7% | 2% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 96.3% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 5.0% | 5.4% | 17.0% | 2.0% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 8.3 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls | Roman Catholic | 1.8 miles | 81 | Good 2023 | 15 | Compare |
| Byfield School | Academy | 2.1 miles | 108 | Good 2020 | 12 | Compare |
| The Priors School | Free school | 2.7 miles | 102 | Not inspected | 73 | Compare |
| Chipping Warden Primary Academy | Academy | 2.8 miles | 93 | Good 2023 | 18 | Compare |
| Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4.0 miles | 207 | Good 2019 | 26 | Compare |
| The Dassett CofE Primary School | Church of England | 4.0 miles | 102 | No overall grade 2024 | 41 | Compare |
| Cropredy Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4.6 miles | 196 | Requires improvement 2021 | 83 | Compare |
| St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | Church of England | 4.9 miles | 199 | Not inspected | 43 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Boddington Church of England Primary Academy with the 45 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 45 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 82 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 82% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 55 to 93. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Ofsted inspection | 15% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | in line | +0.02 | Ofsted grade, 5.0 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 0% | no data | – | |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | above | +0.17 | results and attendance rising year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | above | +0.25 | 2024/25; 40 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 0% | no data | – | |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Boddington Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Yes, going by the figures. Boddington Church of England Primary Academy scores 82 out of 100. That is above schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 87% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 55 to 93, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Boddington Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Boddington Church of England Primary Academy good at its last full inspection on 22 September 2021. That was more than four years ago. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of a single grade.
How many pupils does Boddington Church of England Primary Academy have?
52 pupils aged 2 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 70 places, so it is 74% full.
Is Boddington Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?
Probably not. 28 places were empty in 2024/25 (40% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Boddington Church of England Primary Academy?
Pupils were in school 96.3% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 5% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Boddington Church of England Primary Academy?
The average class had 17.3 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Church Road, Upper Boddington, Daventry, NN11 6DL
- Telephone
- 01327 260120
- Website
- www.boddingtonschool.org
- Headteacher
- Ms Luci Clapton
- Type of school
- Converter academy (Academy converter, academies)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 2-11, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England, Diocese of Peterborough
- Multi-academy trust
- East Midlands Academy Trust (12 schools)
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Ward
- Rural South Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Daventry
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 September 2013 (academy converter)
- URN
- 140056 · LAESTAB 9413007 · UKPRN 10043046
- Formerly
- Boddington Church of England Voluntary School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2023/24.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.