The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ceri Cook
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Tonmead Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBilling Brook Special School
Academy · Very close
Lings Primary School
Primary · 332m away
Northampton Academy
Secondary · 576m away
Woodvale Primary Academy
Primary · 642m away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 721m away
Edgewood School
Independent · 819m away
Weston Favell Academy
Secondary · 878m away
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lumbertubs Primary School a selective school?
No. Lumbertubs Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lumbertubs Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lumbertubs Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lumbertubs Primary School?
Lumbertubs Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lumbertubs Primary School take?
Lumbertubs Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lumbertubs Primary School?
Lumbertubs Primary School is in Northampton, NN3 8HZ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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