Earl Spencer 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2015 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
101 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 60%. Writing has improved from 62% to 75%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
352 pupils
420 capacity
68 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(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.32933%
Overall absence
18.15718%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Earl Spencer Primary School
Bosworth Independent School
Hampton Bridge School
Northampton International Academy
Northgate School Academy Trust
New Horizons Academy
Cambian Northampton School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
The CE Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
The Duston School
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