The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- 34% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jane Cooksley (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thorn Hill, Briar Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHunsbury Park Primary School
Primary · 567m away
Delapre Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Hospital and Outreach Education
Academy · 832m away
Gloucester Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Abbeyfield School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Upton Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery take?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is in Northampton, NN4 8SW, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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