Crick Primary School, Northampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Crick Primary School creates a warm, family-like community where children feel genuinely cared for and safe. The school expertly balances academic learning with rich experiences through trips, visitors, and enrichment activities that bring learning to life. Every pupil, regardless of their background or needs, is supported to succeed and develop into confident, well-rounded citizens.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and secure with strong safeguarding culture and supportive staff
- Well-established behaviour routines with calm, positive school environment
- Strong focus on reading, with pupils developing good fluency and reading habits
- Inclusive approach ensuring all pupils, including those with additional needs, are supported effectively
- Leaders respond quickly to identified gaps (e.g., improvements in writing teaching)
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment information to adapt learning for all pupils, particularly higher attaining pupils
- Some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could in reading, writing and mathematics
- Leaders need to evaluate information more precisely to ensure improvements are embedded consistently across all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open, positive culture where all staff take responsibility for safeguarding and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest learning, trips to local shops, trips to House of Parliament, dance workshops, cultural workshops, school council activities
Crick Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school where pupils enjoy learning, feel safe, and behave well. The school has established an ambitious curriculum with clear expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
5.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 77%. Maths has declined from 72% to 65%. Writing has declined from 76% to 39%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
194 pupils
210 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northampton
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,771
Applications
4,413
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.53394%
Overall absence
9.46746%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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