The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Jemma Gillespie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lyncrest Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChiltern Primary School
Primary · 518m away
Millway Primary School
Primary · 857m away
St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 864m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hopping Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Earl Spencer Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Nursery · 1.2km away
Upton Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lyncrest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lyncrest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyncrest Primary School?
Lyncrest Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyncrest Primary School take?
Lyncrest Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyncrest Primary School?
Lyncrest Primary School is in Northampton, NN5 5PE, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyncrest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyncrest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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