Best primary schools in Northampton
Northampton schools need sector context because the town's micro-climates are sharp. This ranking covers 120 primary schools in the Northampton local authority. Postcode area NN4 has the highest average school score (73.7 across 14 schools), while MK19 sits at the lower end (30.5). 100% of ranked Northampton primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Northampton on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Northampton comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Northampton ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ecton Brook Primary School | 93.7 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Simon de Senlis Primary School | 92.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | Woodland View Primary School | 92.8 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Kings Heath Primary Academy | 92.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 15 | West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School | 91.1 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | East Haddon Church of England Primary School | 90.7 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Hartwell Primary School | 89.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Hackleton CofE Primary School | 89 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Bridgewater Primary School | 88.7 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Pineham Barns Primary School | 88.5 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Duston Eldean Primary School | 86.2 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Byfield School | 83.4 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | The Abbey Primary School | 82.8 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Blisworth Community Primary School | 81.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Eastfield Academy | 80.6 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Parklands Primary School | 80.6 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Blakesley Church of England Primary School | 78.8 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Pitsford Primary School | 78.1 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 77.9 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Silverstone Church of England Primary School | 77.1 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Northampton
What is the best primary school in Northampton?
John Hellins Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Northampton (LocaleIQ score 99.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 27%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Northampton primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Northampton?
Northampton School for Boys tops the Northampton secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 96). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 58.2. See the full secondary school ranking for Northampton for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Northampton have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Northampton: John Hellins Primary School (KS2 expected 93%, higher 27%); The Arbours Primary Academy (KS2 expected 83%, higher 38%); Preston Hedges Primary School (KS2 expected 81%, higher 24%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Northampton are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
12 primary schools in the Northampton ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: John Hellins Primary School, The Arbours Primary Academy, Preston Hedges Primary School, Yardley Hastings Primary School, Weston Favell CofE Primary School, and 7 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Northampton?
This ranking covers 120 primary schools in the Northampton comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Northampton has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, NN4 has the strongest cluster — 73.7 average across 14 ranked primary schools. MK19 sits at the lower end (30.5 average). Northampton schools need sector context because the town's micro-climates are sharp. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.