Spring Lane Primary School
98%
Capacity
441
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Spring Lane Primary School
Spring Lane Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 441 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 452 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Spring Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsay Harper, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9445th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 100th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Spring Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 46 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Spring Lane Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Science Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Spring Lane 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Spring Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW |
| Headteacher | Lindsay Harper |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 441 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.1% |
| School Capacity | 441 / 452 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9445th of 13,686
Nationally
888th of 1,353
In East Midlands
100th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
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
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Spring Lane, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW
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