The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Natalie James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Acre Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitehills Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Buckton Fields Primary School
Primary · 516m away
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Purple Oaks Academy
Free school · 1.4km away
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Boughton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingsthorpe College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitehills Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehills Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitehills Primary School?
Whitehills Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitehills Primary School take?
Whitehills Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitehills Primary School?
Whitehills Primary School is in Northampton, NN2 8DF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitehills Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitehills Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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