Lumbertubs Primary School
100%
Capacity
242
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Lumbertubs Primary School
Lumbertubs Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 242 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 242 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lumbertubs Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ceri Cook, 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 7128th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Lumbertubs Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 20 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lumbertubs Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Lumbertubs 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 | None |
| Address | Tonmead Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 8HZ |
| Headteacher | Ceri Cook |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 242 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.3% |
| School Capacity | 242 / 242 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7128th of 13,686
Nationally
645th of 1,353
In East Midlands
73rd 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
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lumbertubs Primary School
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Contact Information
Tonmead Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 8HZ
Journey to School
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