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Blackthorn Primary School
Waingrove, Northampton, NN3 8EP, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.3 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
266
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 4%, the overall school environment is satisfactory, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 50% of schools. Parents can expect a supportive learning atmosphere, though they may want to consider the opportunities for higher achievement.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.7%
White Other19.9%
Black African18.6%
Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.9%
Black Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Location
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52.26702, -0.81797 · NN3 8EP
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146035
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.blackthornprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackthorn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackthorn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Blackthorn Primary School a good school?
Blackthorn Primary School scores 50.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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