The Bliss Charity School
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Capacity
182
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About The Bliss Charity School
The Bliss Charity School is a state-funded None primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 182 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated The Bliss Charity School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura White, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1407th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
The Bliss Charity School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 29 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Bliss Charity School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, The Bliss Charity 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | The Green, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3LE |
| Headteacher | Laura White |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1407th of 13,686
Nationally
114th of 1,353
In East Midlands
16th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
15%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
39
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Bliss Charity School
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Contact Information
The Green, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 3LE
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