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Harpole Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN7 4DPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#10,254
of 13,686 nationally

About Harpole Primary School

Harpole Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture when set against the West Northamptonshire local authority average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 52%, which is notably below the LA average of 63%. This places the school in the bottom half of the national rankings, at the 25th percentile, and 108th out of 147 primary schools in the authority. However, the school’s reading and maths average scaled scores of 105 and 104 respectively suggest that while fewer children are hitting the combined benchmark, those who do are performing solidly. The school is also Church of England-affiliated, which may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour, leadership and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLarkhall Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 4DP
HeadteacherDuncan Thorpe
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity181 / 210 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsForest SchoolSports HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisNetballCricketSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningBook ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: harpoleprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harpole Primary School

Harpole Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.