Parklands Primary School
98%
Capacity
410
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Parklands Primary School
Parklands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Parklands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carmilla Richards, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 705th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Parklands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Parklands Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Parklands 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 6DW |
| Headteacher | Carmilla Richards |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 410 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 410 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
705th of 13,686
Nationally
61st of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
16%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
94
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 6DW
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