Lings Primary School
92%
Capacity
413
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Lings Primary School
Lings Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lings Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Rolf, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12814th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 126th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Lings Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 45 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lings Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Eco Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Lings 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hayeswood Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 8NN |
| Headteacher | Karen Rolf |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.4% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 450 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12814th of 13,686
Nationally
1248th of 1,353
In East Midlands
126th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
2%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
66
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hayeswood Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 8NN
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