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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7BH

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

272

Ages

3-11

FSM

19.1%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

70.0%

Maths

70.0%

RWM Combined

57.0%

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About The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 272 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Kingsland Gardens, Northampton, NN2 7BH | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Good
Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jun 2022 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School located?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 7BH).

How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School has around 272 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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