Cedar Road Primary School
97%
Capacity
408
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Cedar Road Primary School
Cedar Road 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 408 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Cedar Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clair Mills, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8302nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 88th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Cedar Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 32 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cedar Road Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Cedar Road 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 | Cedar Road East, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF |
| Headteacher | Clair Mills |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 408 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 408 / 420 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8302nd of 13,686
Nationally
771st of 1,353
In East Midlands
88th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
6%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed32
108
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cedar Road East, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF
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