SchoolScoresHeadlands Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS
01604 407098 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Northampton comparisons use the 50 of its 101 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 27th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 35th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 35th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 59 parents whose child had been bullied 23rd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 95 parents who had raised a concern Joint 23rd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northampton figures pool parents at the Northampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
67 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the West Northamptonshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 50 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 31st highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 38th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.4% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 72nd lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 79th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 81st lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 87th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 87th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 92nd highest of 101 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 67th highest of 82 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 13.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Favell CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Arbours Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastfield Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boothville Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cedar Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lumbertubs Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridgewater Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lings Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Headlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Headlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Headlands Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Headlands Primary School?
90% of the 125 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Headlands Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Headlands Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Headlands Primary School as their first choice for 43 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138954.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.