Hall Meadow Primary School

About Hall Meadow Primary School

Hall Meadow Primary School in North Northamptonshire is running at full capacity with 210 pupils on roll, exactly matching its 210-place school capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 65 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those, 32 were first-preference applications, and 27 first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it top got in, but competition remains high. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Caroline Farmer.

Academically, Hall Meadow performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of just 61%. The school ranks 7th out of 90 primary schools in North Northamptonshire on this measure, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Subject-level scores are strong: 90% met expectations in maths, 87% in reading, and 83% in writing. Higher-standard attainment is more modest, with 7% reaching the higher benchmark across all three subjects, though 47% did so in maths alone. Average scaled scores were 108 in maths and 106 in reading. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022 rated it Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision. This is a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2008, but the inspection framework has changed significantly since then.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, playing fields, gymnasium, forest school, sensory room, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, tennis, dance and gymnastics, while clubs include art, coding, chess and film club. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Greenfields Primary School and Nursery, 1.2 km away. Hall Meadow is a good fit for families who want a well-subscribed, academically strong local primary with a full range of facilities and inclusive SEND provision, but oversubscription means early application is essential.

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