Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
URN: 122007 • Towcester NN12 7UL
Overview
- Name
- Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 122007
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Eliza Hollis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01908542261
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Towcester NN12 7UL
Summary
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Towcester, West Northamptonshire. With a current enrolment of 82 pupils and a capacity of 157, the school provides a nurturing environment for mixed-gender education. It is part of The Forest CE Federation, which includes four other rural primary schools in the area, fostering collaboration and shared resources to enhance the educational experience.
The federation model, established in 2012, allows the schools to pool their strengths in leadership, governance, and classroom experiences, ensuring a high-quality learning environment. All schools within the federation were rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2013, with a focus on outstanding behaviour. Yardley Gobion joined the federation in January 2023, further enriching the community of schools dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant educational setting.
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, integrating academic achievement with personal development and community involvement. Parents can expect a strong commitment to fostering a positive ethos, where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially within a caring and inclusive atmosphere.
The federation model, established in 2012, allows the schools to pool their strengths in leadership, governance, and classroom experiences, ensuring a high-quality learning environment. All schools within the federation were rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2013, with a focus on outstanding behaviour. Yardley Gobion joined the federation in January 2023, further enriching the community of schools dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant educational setting.
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, integrating academic achievement with personal development and community involvement. Parents can expect a strong commitment to fostering a positive ethos, where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially within a caring and inclusive atmosphere.
Useful links
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Yardley Gobion CE Primary School (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 157
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 14.60
- 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 | 82 | 53 | 29 | 157 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 80 | 46 | 34 | 157 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 157 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 47 | 53 | 157 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 98 | 47 | 51 | 157 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 97 | 49 | 48 | 157 | 4.10 |
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