Boughton Primary School
99%
Capacity
195
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About Boughton Primary School
Boughton 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 195 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 196 places).
Ofsted has rated Boughton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary James, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6416th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Boughton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 23 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Boughton Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Boughton 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 | Moulton Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8RG |
| Headteacher | Mary James |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 196 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6416th of 13,686
Nationally
576th of 1,353
In East Midlands
62nd of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
11%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
96
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moulton Lane, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN2 8RG
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