Which is the best primary school in Northampton?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hartwell Primary School ranks first of 99 ranked primary schools in Northampton, with 96% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Northampton ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Northampton?

99 primary schools in Northampton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Northampton, ranked

The 99 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Hartwell Primary School
Academy converter

33%

higher standard

96%

expected standard
2
Hackleton CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

16%

higher standard

94%

expected standard
3
The Bramptons Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
4
Parklands Primary School
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
5
Yardley Hastings Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
6
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

38%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
7
The Arbours Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

38%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
8
Abington Vale Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
9
Eastfield Academy
Academy sponsor led

21%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
10
The Bliss Charity School
Voluntary aided school

14%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
11
Preston Hedges Primary School
Academy converter

24%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
12
Blisworth Community Primary School
Community school

25%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
13
Grendon Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
14
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Academy converter

15%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
15
Brington Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
16
Duston Eldean Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
17
Wootton Park School
Free schools

23%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
18
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

11%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
19
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Free schools

18%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
20
Kislingbury Primary School
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
21
Long Buckby Junior School
Community school

5%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
22
Walgrave Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
23
East Haddon Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
24
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
25
Bridgewater Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
26
Cedar Road Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
27
Guilsborough Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
28
Flore Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
29
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
30
Caroline Chisholm School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
31
The Duston School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
32
The Abbey Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
33
Pitsford Primary School
Community school

29%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
34
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
35
Ecton Brook Primary School
Academy converter

16%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
36
Woodland View Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
37
Roade Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
38
Lumbertubs Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
39
St James Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

19%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
40
Castle Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
41
Harpole Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
42
Wootton Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
43
Blackthorn Primary School
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
44
Thorplands Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
45
Maidwell Primary School
Community school

50%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
46
Simon de Senlis Primary School
Academy converter

16%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
47
Cogenhoe Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
48
Standens Barn Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
49
Moulton Primary School
Foundation school

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
50
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
51
East Hunsbury Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
52
Overstone Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
53
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
54
Gayton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
55
Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
56
Whitehills Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
57
Spring Lane Primary School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
58
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
59
Millway Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
60
Spratton Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

20%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
61
Headlands Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
62
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
63
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
64
Yelvertoft Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
65
Hopping Hill Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
66
Barry Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
67
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
68
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
69
Boughton Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
70
Upton Meadows Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
71
Earl Spencer Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
72
Hardingstone Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
73
Bugbrooke Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
74
Little Houghton Church of England Primary
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
75
Harlestone Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
76
Boothville Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
77
Denton Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
78
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
79
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
80
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
81
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
82
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
83
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
84
Lings Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
85
Woodvale Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
86
Kingsley Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
87
Northampton International Academy
Free schools

0%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
88
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
89
Ecton Village Primary School
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
90
Delapre Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
91
Chiltern Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
92
Rectory Farm Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
93
Lyncrest Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
94
Ashton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
95
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
96
Sywell Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
97
Crick Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
98
Weedon Bec Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

30%

expected standard
99
Milton Parochial Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Northampton?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hartwell Primary School ranks first of 99 ranked primary schools in Northampton, with 96% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Northampton ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Northampton?: 99 primary schools in Northampton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.