Vernon Terrace Primary School
90%
Capacity
238
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Vernon Terrace Primary School
Vernon Terrace 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 238 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 264 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Vernon Terrace Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Cassiano, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12226th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 122nd out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Vernon Terrace Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Vernon Terrace Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Vernon Terrace 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 | Vernon Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 5HE |
| Headteacher | Julie Cassiano |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 264 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12226th of 13,686
Nationally
1192nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
122nd of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: 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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vernon Terrace, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN1 5HE
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