The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Fennelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hilldrop Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0PH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Simon de Senlis Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Simon de Senlis Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Simon de Senlis Primary School?
Simon de Senlis Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Simon de Senlis Primary School take?
Simon de Senlis Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Simon de Senlis Primary School?
Simon de Senlis Primary School is in Northampton, NN4 0PH, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Simon de Senlis Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Simon de Senlis Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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