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Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School

School Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 7UL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
53%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
82
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School

Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 82 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
82 / 157 (52%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.1%
Free school meals
3.4%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
9.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%
Expected standard (RWM)
7%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
101
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.9%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.4
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
18.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
4.83
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
£56,072
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 43% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,243 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,353
Spend per pupil
£7,771
Income per pupil
42%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
School Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 7UL
Phone
01908542261
Headteacher
Eliza Hollis

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Midday Supervisor
PermanentFull time£24,413 - £24,796 (FTE) · · £4,150 (Actual)
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School?
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School have?
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School has 82 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
53% of pupils at Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School?
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is located at School Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 7UL.

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