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Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Thorn Hill, Briar Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.0 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
329
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 6% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 15% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating potential for growth in challenging students academically. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families seeking quality primary education in West Northamptonshire.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other37.4%
White British27.7%
Black African14.0%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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52.22630, -0.91980 · NN4 8SW
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138917
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.briarhillprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery a good school?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery scores 94.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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