East Hunsbury Primary School
105%
Capacity
441
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About East Hunsbury Primary School
East Hunsbury 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 441 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated East Hunsbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Pennington, 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 8534th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 91st out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
East Hunsbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 56 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Hunsbury Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, East Hunsbury 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 | Penvale Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 0QW |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Pennington |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 441 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.3% |
| School Capacity | 441 / 420 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8534th of 13,686
Nationally
795th of 1,353
In East Midlands
91st 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
4%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
118
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Penvale Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 0QW
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