Lyncrest Primary School
112%
Capacity
236
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Lyncrest Primary School
Lyncrest 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 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lyncrest Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jemma Gillespie, 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 7079th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 71st out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Lyncrest Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lyncrest Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Lyncrest 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 | Lyncrest Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 5PE |
| Headteacher | Jemma Gillespie |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7079th of 13,686
Nationally
639th of 1,353
In East Midlands
71st 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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 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.
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Contact Information
Lyncrest Avenue, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 5PE
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