Marie Weller Primary School, Towcester

In its own words: "At Marie Weller Primary School, we believe that education should inspire, include and make a lasting difference. We aim to create a purposeful, caring and lively school where high expectations, a broad curriculum, excellent facilities and a wide range of opportunities come together to give children the knowledge, character and confidence they need to thrive."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Marie Weller is a growing primary school with a clear purpose and a strong sense of community. We are proud to be part of The Hawksmoor Learning Trust, working alongside schools that are known for high achievement, creativity and opportunity. We are building something special."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, cross-country, dance, drama, choir, Lego, cooking and debating.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Marie Weller Primary School as their first choice and 111 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Marie Weller Primary School are Towcester Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths); Paulerspury Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, 56% reading, 33% maths); and Greens Norton Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths).

Marie Weller Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Hawksmoor Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.6%) 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.

Marie Weller Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kempton Drive adj, 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Marie Weller Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

In 2024/25, Marie Weller Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 6.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.