Harpole Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harpole Primary School.

Northampton, NN74DP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 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
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
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
21 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
Larkhall Lane
Harpole
Northampton, NN74DP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121976
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Larkhall Lane, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DP
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
182
Free School Meals
5.5% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 101.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
182 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

"Prepared for Life in all its Fullness"

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY PERSEVERANCE COURAGE KINDNESS COMPASSION

Harpole Primary School is a Church of England school at the heart of the village community and rooted in Christian values. As part of the Peterborough Diocese, the school is committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The ethos is based upon respect for everyone and shared responsibility for creating the best educational opportunities, developing perseverance and courage, and showing kindness and compassion.

Head Teacher's Message

The Head Teacher and team welcome visitors to Harpole Primary School and emphasize a commitment to providing the best learning experience, ensuring pupils are academically prepared for secondary school and emotionally ready for the next stage. The school values strong community links and the Combined Harpole Charitable Trust support to enrich curriculum and refurbishments, aiming to create a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Legacy – Basketball (R-6) Make-It Joe – Arts & Crafts (R-6) NMPAT – Guitar (Yr2-6) Legacy - Football (R-6) Limelight – Street Dance (R-6) NMPAT – Drums (Yr2-6) Legacy – Multi-Sports (R-6) NMPAT – Bass (Yr2-6) GLK – Gymnastics (1-6) HFC – Football (R-2) Kidslingo- Spanish (3-6) NMPAT – Piano (Yr2-6) Legacy – Golf (1-6)

Sports

Basketball Football Dodgeball Multi-Sports Gymnastics Golf

Facilities

Well-equipped outdoor area including spacious playground, MUGA and Trim-trail Outdoor learning area for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Neville Special Projects donated a new reading book shed (November 2025) Access to playing fields opposite the school Art House with a multi-purpose area including a kitchen (used for cooking, D&T, music, Stay and Play sessions) ICT equipment including new iPads and laptops Classrooms with new furniture and interactive boards Library refurbishment and improved library resources Outdoor classroom furniture for EYFS Trim-trail, library books, cooking equipment, and other improvements funded by Friends of Harpole School Funding from Combined Harpole Charitable Trust for painting, decorating, flooring, new tables and chairs, and building maintenance

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design & Technology English – Reading English – Writing EYFS Geography History Maths Music Physical Education PSHE RE Spanish

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

From September 2025, Legacy Sport will be providing our morning and after-school wrap-around care. They will be based in our Art House and will have a dedicated kitchen and garden area. Times and Prices: Morning session (includes breakfast): 07:45-08:35 £4.50; Afterschool session (includes snack): 15:15-16:30 £4.50; Afterschool session (includes light tea): 15:15-18:00 £9.00. Booking Process: All sessions can be booked on the legacy website (from 07/07/2025) https://legacy-sport.co.uk/. You can book termly or adhoc sessions. If children wish to attend other school clubs that finish at 4.30, they can then also join the 15:15-18:00 wrap around session for £4.50.

SEND Provision

Harpole Primary School is committed to safeguarding and inclusion. The school identifies additional needs early, offers a broad and tailored curriculum, creates an inclusive environment, provides high-quality personalised teaching, and offers targeted small group or 1:1 interventions plus emotional and social support. External professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists may be involved. The SENCo is Mrs Nicola Tarbox ([email protected]).

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