The Abbey Primary School
82%
Capacity
345
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About The Abbey Primary School
The Abbey Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 345 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Abbey Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Killick, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8742nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 93rd out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
The Abbey Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 36 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 The Abbey Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, The Abbey 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ |
| Headteacher | Emma Killick |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.9% |
| School Capacity | 345 / 420 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8742nd of 13,686
Nationally
819th of 1,353
In East Midlands
93rd of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
5%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ
Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ
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