Blackthorn Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blackthorn Primary School currently has around 337 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 22.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Waingrove, Northampton, NN3 8EP |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Michelle Ginn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138984 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 337 |
| Number of Boys: | 180 |
| Number of Girls: | 157 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 17 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.