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Headlands Primary School
Bushland Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2NS, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.7 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
460
Capacity
474
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, the school is better than 45% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, though parents may want to consider the areas for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.0%
White Other12.0%
Asian Bangladeshi7.4%
Black African6.7%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.25776, -0.85171 · NN3 2NS
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138954
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.headlands.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Headlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Headlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2014.
Is Headlands Primary School a good school?
Headlands Primary School scores 44.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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