Lumbertubs Primary School, Northampton

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is also a vital tool for communicating with our parents, carers, visitors and the wider community, as well as providing information about the policies, practice and procedures at Lumbertubs Primary School. We are all extremely proud of our school and staff are committed to providing the best possible education for all of our children."

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Lumbertubs Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 72% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Lumbertubs Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lumbertubs Primary School are Lings Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Woodvale Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 63% maths); The Arbours Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 83% maths); and Thorplands Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 82% maths).

Lumbertubs Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Lumbertubs Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Campfire Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

41.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (26%), Black (22%) and Asian (8%).

Lumbertubs Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brookside Community Centre (outside), 120 metres away.

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

In August 2026, police recorded 365 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour 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, Lumbertubs Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Lumbertubs Primary School are Northampton Academy (0.4 miles), Weston Favell Academy (0.5 miles), St Thomas Becket Catholic School (1.2 miles) and Northampton School (1.5 miles).