Harpole Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "At Harpole Primary School, we are proud to be a Church of England school at the heart of our village community and rooted in Christian values. As part of the Peterborough Diocese , we are committed to nurturing the whole child-academically, emotionally, and spiritually."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I have the great privilege of leading the school’s dedicated and caring team, all of whom are committed to providing the very best learning experience for our children. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil leaves us not only academically prepared for secondary school but also confident, resilient and emotionally equipped for the next stage of their education."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports, dance and guitar.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Harpole Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 74% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Harpole Primary School as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harpole Primary School are Kislingbury Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); St Luke's Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); Duston Eldean Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 98% maths); and Upton Meadows Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths).

Harpole Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Harpole Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garners Way (adjacent), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

In 2024/25, Harpole Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.