Falconer's Hill Infant School
88%
Capacity
159
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Falconer's Hill Infant School
Falconer's Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 159 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Falconer's Hill Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Edkins, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
Falconer's Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Falconer's Hill Infant School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Football, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Falconer's Hill Infant 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashby Road, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF |
| Headteacher | Rachel Edkins |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 180 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed60
113
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ashby Road, Daventry
West Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF
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