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The Abbey Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#8,742
of 13,686 nationally

About The Abbey Primary School

The Abbey Primary School in West Northamptonshire is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 345 pupils against a capacity of 420. That leaves a fair bit of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 70 applications for 36 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 34 were first-preference applications, and 34 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put it first got a spot, but there was still competition from other preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 24.9%, which is noticeably above the national average for primary schools (around 23%) and suggests the school serves a relatively diverse socioeconomic mix. The headteacher is Emma Killick, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, so families with younger siblings may find it a convenient all-through option from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWinchester Road, Delapre, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ
HeadteacherEmma Killick
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity345 / 420 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisRoundersDanceAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaEco ClubFilm ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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The Abbey 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.