Marie Weller Primary School
42%
Capacity
178
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Marie Weller Primary School
Marie Weller Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 178 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Marie Weller Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dan Cox, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
Marie Weller Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marie Weller Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Marie Weller 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 | None |
| Address | Redcar Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 6LZ |
| Headteacher | Dan Cox |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 178 / 420 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 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.
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Contact Information
Redcar Road, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 6LZ
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