SchoolScoresPineham Barns Primary School
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Dragonfly Way, Pineham Village, Northampton, Pineham Village, NN4 9FF
01604 978120 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 20 April 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
100 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
West Northamptonshire comparisons use the 10 of its 147 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 137 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 | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 40% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 55% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 55% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 49% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 38% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 25% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 75% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 93% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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. West Northamptonshire figures pool parents at the West Northamptonshire 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
87% — 24 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 68 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 128 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 100th highest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 109th highest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 138th highest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 83rd lowest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 58th lowest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 54th highest of 146 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 147 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 117 state primary schools in West Northamptonshire. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.6% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Upton Meadows Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunsbury Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millway Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rothersthorpe CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kislingbury Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Briar Hill Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyncrest Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Delapre Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Simon de Senlis Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pineham Barns Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pineham Barns Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Pineham Barns Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pineham Barns Primary School?
90% of the 100 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Pineham Barns Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pineham Barns Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 68 families put Pineham Barns Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 53 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 144758.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.