Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Kingsthorpe Village Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Brian Gwynne, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7208th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 74th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 24 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kingsthorpe Village Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Kingsthorpe Village 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Knights Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6QL |
| Headteacher | Brian Gwynne |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7208th of 13,686
Nationally
652nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
74th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed24
72
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Knights Lane, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN2 6QL
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