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Headlands Primary School

Headlands Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN3 2NSPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBushland Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 2NS
HeadteacherDarren Smith
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)20.4%
School Capacity460 / 474 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
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

Top 54%

680th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 50%

77th of 134

In West Northamptonshire

Top 57%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

61%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:66%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:69%
Higher:15%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:73%
Higher:19%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsDanceCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubDramaGardeningEco ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

58

Applications

120

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Headlands Primary School

Headlands 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.

Contact Information

01604407098www.headlands.org.uk

Bushland Road, Northampton

West Northamptonshire, NN3 2NS

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Bushland Road, Northampton

West Northamptonshire, NN3 2NS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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