Simon de Senlis Primary School
100%
Capacity
440
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Simon de Senlis Primary School
Simon de Senlis 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 440 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 440 places).
the school is led by headteacher Joanne Fennelly, 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 3609th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Simon de Senlis Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 146 applications for 60 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
Simon de Senlis Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Simon de Senlis Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
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, Simon de Senlis 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 | Hilldrop Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 0PH |
| Headteacher | Joanne Fennelly |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 440 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 440 / 440 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3609th of 13,686
Nationally
315th of 1,353
In East Midlands
38th 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
7%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities 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
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hilldrop Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 0PH
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