The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Miss Elisabeth Brear (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCamrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Nursery · Very close
St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 790m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Bosworth Independent School
Independent · 1.0km away
Hampton Bridge School
Independent · 1.0km away
Northampton International Academy
All-through · 1.1km away
Northgate School Academy Trust
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Earl Spencer Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Earl Spencer Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Earl Spencer Primary School?
Earl Spencer Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Earl Spencer Primary School take?
Earl Spencer Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Earl Spencer Primary School?
Earl Spencer Primary School is in Northampton, NN5 7DE, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Earl Spencer Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Earl Spencer Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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