Thorplands Primary School
107%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Thorplands Primary School
Thorplands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thorplands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Mawer, 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 8890th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 94th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Thorplands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Thorplands Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thorplands Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Thorplands 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Farm Field Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 8AQ |
| Headteacher | Samantha Mawer |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.6% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8890th of 13,686
Nationally
828th of 1,353
In East Midlands
94th 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
3%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Farm Field Court, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN3 8AQ
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