Kislingbury Primary School
70%
Capacity
118
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Kislingbury Primary School
Kislingbury 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 118 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Kislingbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Wells, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1397th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Kislingbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 8 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kislingbury Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Kislingbury 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 | High Street, 122, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 4AQ |
| Headteacher | Sophie Wells |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 168 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1397th of 13,686
Nationally
113th of 1,353
In East Midlands
15th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
19%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
34
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, 122, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 4AQ
Journey to School
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