Upton Meadows Primary School
89%
Capacity
374
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Upton Meadows Primary School
Upton Meadows Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Upton Meadows Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Searing, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8315th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 90th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Upton Meadows Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 40 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 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 Upton Meadows Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Upton Meadows 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 4EZ |
| Headteacher | Clare Searing |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 374 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.6% |
| School Capacity | 374 / 420 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8315th of 13,686
Nationally
776th of 1,353
In East Midlands
90th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
2%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
58
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Square, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 4EZ
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