Standens Barn Primary School
Northampton, NN3 9EH · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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54th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.6/10 against 3,700 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Standens Barn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kids with Bricks Lego club, Gardening club, F1 Stem project, and Limelight Theatre club. Music options include private recorder lessons, violin, flute, and clarinet. Trips include the Tudor World Trip and Cabury Wold Trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 327 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 specific activities are included in the F1 Stem project? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Standens Barn Primary School
Overview
Standens Barn Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" in a "caring" environment. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture where students demonstrate "excellent behaviour" and respect for one another. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that allows pupils to achieve well across a broad range of subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "logically organised," helping pupils build knowledge over time and connect concepts across subjects like science and design and technology.
- Reading is a significant strength; children learn to read early, and teachers promptly identify and support those needing extra help, ensuring they "catch up quickly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in lessons" and receive "bespoke support" to ensure they achieve well.
- Behaviour is "excellent" and lessons are "calm," with pupils taking a "scholarly approach to their learning."
- Leaders provide wider opportunities for pupil development, including community fundraising, school parliament, and clubs for well-being and interests.
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, teachers do not "precisely match the tasks that pupils complete" with pupils’ existing knowledge, meaning some pupils are not able to move their learning on at the most appropriate point.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders clear about their responsibilities, staff well trained to identify needs, and systems in place to ensure pupils feel safe and receive timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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