Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Northampton, NN4 8SW · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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9th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 2,283 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery phase? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Leaders have created a “culture of excellence” where staff hold “high aspirations for all pupils’ personal development.” The school is described as “very well led,” with everyone working together for the same aim to ensure all pupils, regardless of background, succeed and leave prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Teaching is “highly effective” and inspires pupils, with staff acting as “subject experts” who routinely check understanding to match learning activities to abilities.
- Reading is the “beating heart of the school,” with leaders ensuring every pupil develops speed and comprehension to access the wider curriculum.
- The curriculum identifies “precise knowledge pupils should learn,” allowing them to develop a “sophisticated understanding” and connect prior and current learning.
- Children in the early years make an “exceptional start,” benefiting from an “inviting” environment and “stimulating activities” including outdoor learning in the woodland school.
- An enrichment programme provides “memorable moments” linked to arts, culture, and sport, while pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as “reading and well-being champions.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having a “thorough understanding of the safeguarding challenges in the local community” and leaders acting swiftly on any concerns to ensure pupils receive the right support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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