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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 181
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 76

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.50%162
White and Black Caribbean2.80%5
White and Asian2.20%4
African2.20%4
Other White1.10%2
Caribbean0.60%1
Irish0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
Other Mixed0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-0.9)
Writing: Average (0.4)
Maths: Below Average (-2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.