Simon de Senlis Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Simon de Senlis Primary School.

Northampton, NN40PH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hilldrop Road
East Hunsbury
Northampton, NN40PH

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141921
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hilldrop Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0PH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
440 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
431
Free School Meals
11.8% (51 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
9.0% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.0 (8.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
431 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -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

"We Believe. We Achieve. We Succeed."

responsible determined aspirational healthy happy

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Joanne Fennelly describes Simon de Senlis as a happy, outstanding primary school with around 430 pupils, emphasising a knowledge‑rich curriculum, high expectations and a strong sense of community; Ofsted (March 2024) judged the school outstanding in all areas.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Arts KS1 choir KS2 choir Boys’ choir The Players Drama Club Art Club Forest School Club Technology Construction Club Coding Club Computing Club Sports (seasonal) Gymnastics Club Football Club Rugby Club Cricket Club Rounders Club Before School Sports Club

Sports

Football Rugby Cricket Rounders Gymnastics

Facilities

Special Unit for 20 children with complex learning needs (SEN Unit) SEN Unit (Rated Outstanding)

Curriculum Highlights

knowledge-rich curriculum sport The Arts Drama Technology enrichment and wider opportunities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club 7.45am – 8.45am; After School Club – 3.15pm – 6pm; The Club is also available in the school holidays between 8am and 5.30pm.

SEND Provision

Simon de Senlis has a resourced SEN unit for pupils with complex learning needs (20 places). The school follows the SEND Code of Practice and provides support through an Inclusion Team and in collaboration with professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The local offer and Inclusion policies are referenced, and the school has been recognised with Inclusion Mark/ IQM related accolades.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria (in order of priority): Looked after children and previously looked after children; Siblings; Children of school staff; Children who live nearer to the school than any other publicly funded state school with an equivalent year group; Other children. For Reception admissions, applications open 10 September 2025 and close 15 January 2026; National offer day 16 April 2026; In-Year applications via the local authority; Appeals by 20 May 2026.

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