Harpole Primary School, based in Northampton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Harpole Primary School currently has around 181 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58% boys and 42% girls. Around 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Larkhall Lane, Northampton, NN7 4DP |
| Website: | www.harpoleprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01604830072 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Duncan Thorpe |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121976 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 181 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.50% | 162 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| African | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpole Primary School Larkhall Lane , Harpole NN7 4DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kislingbury Primary School High Street , Kislingbury NN7 4AQ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kislingbury Primary School High Street , Kislingbury NN7 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England VA Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.