Delapre Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "At Delapre, our ethos is that We Lead with Purpose and Act with Care - because every child deserves to Belong, Grow, and Achieve . Achieve: We empower all learners to reach their full potential, celebrate success, and strive for excellence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Delapre, We Lead with Purpose and Act with Care - because every child deserves to Belong, Grow, and Achieve. This principle sits at the very centre of who we are and everything we do. Our vision is to create a community where every child belongs, is cared for, and is empowered to grow and achieve."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket and basketball.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Delapre Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 78% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Delapre Primary School as their first choice and 106 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Delapre Primary School are Queen Eleanor Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 76% maths); Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 73% reading, 85% maths); Hunsbury Park Primary School (0.6 miles); and The Abbey Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Delapre Primary School.

46.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Asian (14%) and Black (13%).

In 2026, 56 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 22 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Delapre Street (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Delapre Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 439 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Delapre Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Delapre Primary School are Abbeyfield School (0.6 miles) and Wootton Park School (0.9 miles).