Woodland View Primary School
99%
Capacity
416
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Woodland View Primary School
Woodland View 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 416 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Mark Horsley, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1432nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Woodland View Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 55 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodland View Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Woodland View 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 | School Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 5FZ |
| Headteacher | Mark Horsley |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 416 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1432nd of 13,686
Nationally
116th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
76
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN4 5FZ
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