Harpole Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Harpole Primary School
Harpole Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Harpole Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Duncan Thorpe, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10254th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 107th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Harpole Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Harpole Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Harpole 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Larkhall Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 4DP |
| Headteacher | Duncan Thorpe |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% 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.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10254th of 13,686
Nationally
978th of 1,353
In East Midlands
107th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Harpole Primary School
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Contact Information
Larkhall Lane, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 4DP
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