Great Doddington Primary
URN: 121821 • Wellingborough NN29 7TR
Overview
- Name
- Great Doddington Primary
- URN
- 121821
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Josie Garnham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01933225814
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Wellingborough NN29 7TR
Summary
Great Doddington Primary School, located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged four to eleven. With a current enrolment of 121 students and a capacity of 157, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children can feel secure and happy. The school day for Reception and Key Stage 1 runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with a break for lunch.
The school prides itself on high standards of behaviour and attitudes, fostering values such as respect, resilience, reflection, and responsibility. These principles are integral to the school's ethos and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Head Teacher Mrs. J Garnham and Head of School Miss R Shelton, focus on providing quality teaching and a stimulating curriculum that encourages independent learning and personal growth.
Great Doddington Primary values strong partnerships with parents, aiming to support children throughout their educational journey. The school also offers various resources and workshops to engage families in their children's learning experiences. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school prides itself on high standards of behaviour and attitudes, fostering values such as respect, resilience, reflection, and responsibility. These principles are integral to the school's ethos and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Head Teacher Mrs. J Garnham and Head of School Miss R Shelton, focus on providing quality teaching and a stimulating curriculum that encourages independent learning and personal growth.
Great Doddington Primary values strong partnerships with parents, aiming to support children throughout their educational journey. The school also offers various resources and workshops to engage families in their children's learning experiences. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 157
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 60
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 8.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 60 | 61 | 157 | 8.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 130 | 67 | 63 | 157 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 140 | 77 | 63 | 157 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 140 | 77 | 63 | 157 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 74 | 65 | 157 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 134 | 70 | 64 | 157 | 13.40 |
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