The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Becca Williams
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Waingrove, Northampton, NN3 8EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdgewood School
Independent · 609m away
Rectory Farm Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Academy · 670m away
Woodvale Primary Academy
Primary · 868m away
Lings Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Billing Brook Special School
Academy · 1.3km away
Northampton Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackthorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackthorn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackthorn Primary School?
Blackthorn Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackthorn Primary School take?
Blackthorn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackthorn Primary School?
Blackthorn Primary School is in Northampton, NN3 8EP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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