Thorplands Primary School
Northampton, NN3 8AQ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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74th 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 — 5.0/10 against 1,740 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorplands 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 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the start of the school day?
What Ofsted said about Thorplands Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and safe, enjoying a "wide range of experiences" in a calm environment where disruptions are rare. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and have planned "ambitious curriculums" that support strong personal development and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying being rare and dealt with quickly by staff.
- Teachers teach phonics "consistently well," ensuring all pupils improve their reading skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "excellent support" and achieve well.
- Leaders provide a rich curriculum including trips to museums, the theatre, and residential visits.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, who help manage workloads to focus on teaching.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, lesson activities do not reliably help pupils learn or remember the important knowledge identified in the curriculum.
- Leaders have not established effective methods to check pupils’ learning over time in foundation subjects, lacking an accurate view of progress.
- Too many pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, do not attend school regularly enough, negatively impacting their progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing how to report concerns appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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