Whitehills Primary School
Northampton, NN2 8DF · West Northamptonshire · primary school
71st of 139 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 148 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 4,274 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 7.0% reached the higher standard. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 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
With only 5 places remaining, how does the school handle oversubscription? Since 62.0% met the expected standard, what specific support is offered to pupils who fall below this benchmark? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress given the recent inspection data?
What Ofsted said about Whitehills Primary School
Overview
Pupils are keen to attend school, feeling safe and well cared for, with bullying occurring rarely. While the curriculum is ambitious and reading is strong, the quality of education and leadership require improvement, particularly regarding provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well against high academic expectations and enjoy collecting ‘pom-poms’ for going above and beyond.
- Reading is central to the school’s work, with pupils getting off to a ‘strong start in phonics’ and enjoying reading for pleasure.
- Behaviour is good, with high attendance rates and pupils understanding expectations; staff engage sensitively with families to remove barriers.
- Personal development is supported through a well-planned curriculum, cultural visits, clubs, and leadership opportunities like the school council.
- Staff appreciate the consideration given to their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen systems to plan and review provision for pupils with SEND to ensure they are ‘appropriately challenged and supported’.
- Ensure staff receive clear, up-to-date information and training on how to support all pupils with SEND.
- Develop assessment systems in foundation subjects so teachers can check precisely what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the average across the 14,239 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level average, 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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