The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Sam Phillips (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Lower Harlestone, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4EN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harlestone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harlestone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harlestone Primary School?
Harlestone Primary School currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlestone Primary School take?
Harlestone Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harlestone Primary School?
Harlestone Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 4EN, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harlestone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harlestone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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