The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
13%
+5.0pp 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 8 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 6.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Duncan Thorpe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Larkhall Lane, Harpole, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4DP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harpole Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harpole Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harpole Primary School?
Harpole Primary School currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harpole Primary School take?
Harpole Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harpole Primary School?
Harpole Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 4DP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harpole Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harpole Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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