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Simon de Senlis Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN4 0PHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,609
of 13,686 nationally

About Simon de Senlis Primary School

Simon de Senlis Primary School stands out sharply against the West Northamptonshire average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 63%, this school achieves 72% — a nine-point gap that places it comfortably ahead of the typical primary in the area. That performance earns it a ranking of 38th out of 134 primary schools in the authority, putting it in the top 30% locally and the top quarter nationally. The school is also one of only 11 primaries in West Northamptonshire rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a distinction it earned in its most recent inspection in 2024. That inspection gave top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. It’s a notable upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2014, and the consistency of the Outstanding judgement across all areas suggests a school that has genuinely raised its game.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHilldrop Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 0PH
HeadteacherJoanne Fennelly
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils440
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity440 / 440 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumArt StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubArt ClubChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingSEN UnitMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: simondesenlis.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simon de Senlis Primary School

Simon de Senlis Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.