Vernon Terrace Primary School

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

Northampton, NN15HE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
6 December 2022
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
Vernon Terrace
Northampton, NN15HE
Phone
1604633894
Website
vernonterrace.net/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121920
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Vernon Terrace, Northampton, NN1 5HE
Website
www.vernonterrace.net/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
264 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
233
Free School Meals
19.0% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 101.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
233 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Searching for meaning Critical thinking Creative thinking Problem solving Decision making Vocabulary Concentration Perseverance Communicating Respect Teamwork Independence Enthusiasm Questioning Humility Adaptability Curiosity Reasoning Integrity Friendship Optimism Self-esteem Metacognition Aspiration Risk Taking Self-control Creativity Empathy Cooperation Humour Kindness Resilience Courage Improving Confidence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Vernon Terrace. The Headteacher emphasises inclusion, raising aspirations, celebrating diversity, and working holistically with families to remove barriers. The curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious, with personal, social, health and economic education woven throughout. The school aims to be a non-judgemental, caring community where every child is valued, respected and supported to flourish.

Extracurriculars

Sports

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Curriculum Highlights

Literacy Phonics Reading Writing Maths Wider Curriculum Art and Design Technology Humanities Music PE Science Religion and Worldviews PSHE / SMSC French Computing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: opens at 8am; costs £2 per session (£10 per week); payments must be made a month in advance to reserve the space; once a space is allocated you keep the place for the academic year; applications are made annually (Google form to request a place). After School Club: runs daily from 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM.

SEND Provision

Specialist Base for Children Who Are Deaf or Partially Hearing (Sunshine Room) with a Teacher of the Deaf; children may use BSL, SSE or total communication; all have an EHCP. Base for Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) providing short-term part-time placements via a county panel; children on temporary placement remain on their home school's roll.

Admissions Criteria

Our admission arrangements for the school, relevant for each age group, including any arrangements for selection, oversubscription criteria and the appeals process, can be viewed on the Northants County Council Website.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £2 per session (£10 per week). Payments to reserve space are made a month in advance. After School Club details and pricing are not specified on the page.

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