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Spring Lane Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN1 2JWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#9,445
of 13,686 nationally

About Spring Lane Primary School

Spring Lane Primary School in West Northamptonshire is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently educating 441 pupils against a capacity of 452. That near-full roll is no surprise given the clear demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 100 applications for just 46 places, with 44 of those offers going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.17, meaning more than two families compete for every spot. The school’s intake also reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage, with 30.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national primary average of around 23%. Headteacher Lindsay Harper leads a school that clearly serves a diverse local community, and the nursery provision on site means children can start in the early years before moving through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSpring Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW
HeadteacherLindsay Harper
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils441
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity441 / 452 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsGymnasticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubScience ClubEco ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: springlaneprimaryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Lane Primary School

Spring Lane Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.