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Parklands Primary School
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DW, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.7 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and impressive KS2 results, this primary school boasts an 87% rate of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, reflected in a strong LocaleIQ score of 80.7, indicating it outperforms 81% of schools. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 15%, the overall academic performance suggests a solid foundation for student learning and achievement.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality 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%. | 87% | Top 5% 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 British63.2%
White Other7.8%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed Other3.9%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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52.26790, -0.86991 · NN3 6DW
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146283
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteparklands.northants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parklands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parklands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Parklands Primary School a good school?
Parklands Primary School scores 80.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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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