Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
70%
Capacity
329
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 329 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jane Cooksley, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 257th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 48 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Thorn Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW |
| Headteacher | Jane Cooksley |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 329 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 329 / 472 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)
257th of 13,686
Nationally
22nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
8th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
91%
Expected Standard
17%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
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Contact Information
Thorn Hill, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW
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