The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 47
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Kirsten Carpenter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Little Brington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4HX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brington Primary School?
Brington Primary School currently has 47 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brington Primary School take?
Brington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brington Primary School?
Brington Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 4HX, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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