Headlands Primary School

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Headlands Primary School.

Northampton, NN32NS Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
2 July 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bushland Road
Northampton, NN32NS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138954
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
474 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
461
Free School Meals
23.3% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
14.1% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 105.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
58
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
461 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Extraordinary Things"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head Teacher Darren Smith. Headlands Primary School & Nursery is described as an ambitious, innovative and inclusive school focused on developing the character of the ‘whole child,’ ensuring high-quality teaching, and offering a wide range of experiences. The school emphasizes involvement with NPAT, residential experiences, and a lifelong love of learning while aiming to support all children to reach their aspirational potential.

Facilities

Woodlands Unit (special unit for children with communication difficulties including autism) Headlands Nursery

Curriculum Highlights

Partnerships with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Gallery as part of curriculum experiences.

SEND Provision

At Headlands Primary School we pride ourselves on being an inclusive School. We get to know our SEND children as individuals so that we can put in place what we need to in order to meet their specific needs. If your child has SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) this is what you can expect from us:– An ‘open door’ policy; Termly review meetings where you will be invited to come in and discuss how your child is getting on; Involved in the setting of targets on your child’s IEP; Your child’s voice being heard through One Page Profiles; High Aspirations for your child with a focus on celebrating their strengths and working on strengthening their areas of difficulties; Your child’s well-being a priority at all times; A commitment to working together at any difficult times your child may have with a solution focussed approach

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information includes reception admissions with key dates: Applications for new Reception class places open on 10 September 2025 and close on 15 January 2026 for children who will turn five between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026; National offer day is 16 April 2026. Oversubscription criteria are: Looked after children and previously looked after children; Siblings; Children of school staff; Children who live nearer to Headlands than any other publicly funded state school with an equivalent year group; Other children. In-Year applications are via the local authority; late applications are dealt with in rounds. The Local Governing Body and NPAT governance information are also provided.

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