Harlestone Primary School

A good community school school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harlestone Primary School.

Northampton, NN74EN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

0

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
0.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Lane
Lower Harlestone
Northampton, NN74EN
Phone
1604842391
Website
harlestone.northants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121826
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Lower Harlestone, Northampton, NN7 4EN
Website
https://www.harlestone.northants.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
56 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
50
Free School Meals
6.0% (3 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
50 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Ambition Respect Resilience Tolerance Collaboration

Head Teacher's Message

Co-Headteachers Kirsten Carpenter and Sam Phillips welcome visitors and describe the partnership between Brington and Harlestone.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Before School Club After School Club Hotshots Basketball Club Multi-Sports Football Club

Sports

Basketball Multi-Sports Football

Facilities

Grand hall Beautiful Victorian building Large outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Based on the National Curriculum with a local flavour Global themes of Diversity, Sustainability and Responsibility Language-rich curriculum Values-led learning aligned with school values (Respect, Equality, Determination, Kindness, Honesty, Resilience)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: No After-School Care: Yes

Before School Club from 8:00 am; After School Club 3:15-5:00 pm; Costs: £3 per before session; £6 per after session.

SEND Provision

See West Northants Council Local Offer for SEND information.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by North Northants Council and follow West Northants Council admissions policy. Children are admitted into Class 1 in the September after they are four. The admission number is ten for each year group; spaces may be available for older children; mixed-age classes exist. Older children can join if spaces are available.

Financial Information

UIFSM provides free meals for Reception and KS1; KS2 meals cost £2.65 per meal; Meals must be booked via Kingswood Catering website; Packed lunches are allowed; No nuts, fizzy drinks, chocolate bars or sweets; Free school meals eligibility should be applied for as it benefits school funding.

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