Blisworth Community Primary School
76%
Capacity
159
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Blisworth Community Primary School
Blisworth Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 159 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Blisworth Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leah Jenkins, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1911th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Blisworth Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blisworth Community Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Blisworth Community Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Courteenhall Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3DD |
| Headteacher | Leah Jenkins |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 210 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1911th of 13,686
Nationally
161st of 1,353
In East Midlands
24th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Courteenhall Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 3DD
Courteenhall Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 3DD
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