Headlands Primary School
97%
Capacity
460
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Headlands Primary School
Headlands Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 474 places).
Ofsted has rated Headlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Darren Smith, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7413th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 77th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Headlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 58 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Headlands Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Drama, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Headlands 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 | None |
| Address | Bushland Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 2NS |
| Headteacher | Darren Smith |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 460 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 460 / 474 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7413th of 13,686
Nationally
680th of 1,353
In East Midlands
77th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
12%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
120
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bushland Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 2NS
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