Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
100%
Capacity
421
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joseph Fulford, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3614th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 59 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 6 parents).
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 Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Nicholas Hawksmoor 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 | Balmoral Close, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 6JA |
| Headteacher | Joseph Fulford |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3614th of 13,686
Nationally
317th of 1,353
In East Midlands
40th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
13%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Balmoral Close, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 6JA
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