Harpole Primary School
Northampton, NN7 4DP · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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37th 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 the 3,317 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harpole Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Make-It Joe, Kidslingo, and a Chess Lunch Club. Sports include basketball, football, street dance, dodgeball, multi-sports, gymnastics, and golf. Music lessons cover guitar, drums, bass, and piano. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How are the various sports and music clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Harpole Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Harpole Primary School, where they feel safe and are encouraged to develop both academic and personal skills. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, with most pupils demonstrating respect and positive attitudes towards learning. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that clearly outlines learning objectives, resulting in most pupils achieving well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and clearly sets out what pupils should learn, particularly in reading and mathematics.
- Staff deliver effective phonics instruction, ensuring most pupils become "fluent and accurate readers" with targeted support for those falling behind.
- Pupils benefit from well-structured writing lessons starting in Reception, with effective feedback helping them produce "high-quality extended pieces of writing."
- There are strong opportunities for character development, with pupils taking on roles such as "house captains" and "reading champions."
- The school provides a caring environment in the Early Years, with clear routines that prepare children well for their next steps.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve quality assurance procedures to identify and address inconsistencies in how staff implement the curriculum across all subjects.
- Staff require more detailed information on meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and teachers must better adapt teaching to ensure these pupils can access the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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