The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Stewart
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Dragonfly Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9FF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpton Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Quinton House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Hunsbury Park Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Millway Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Kislingbury Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pineham Barns Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pineham Barns Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pineham Barns Primary School?
Pineham Barns Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pineham Barns Primary School take?
Pineham Barns Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pineham Barns Primary School?
Pineham Barns Primary School is in NN4 9FF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pineham Barns Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pineham Barns Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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