Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School, Towcester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Nicholas Hawksmoor is a school where every child matters and feels valued. Staff are warm and caring, building strong relationships that help pupils thrive both in lessons and in their personal development. The school offers an exciting, well-balanced education with a real emphasis on the arts, sports and character development alongside excellent teaching of the basics like reading and maths.
Key Strengths
- Strong achievement across almost all areas with swift action taken to address any gaps, such as the multiplication lunch club
- Excellent attendance rates significantly above national averages, supported by close work with families
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum with daily focus on reading, writing and early mathematics ('Fantastic Fundamentals')
- Highly inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with additional needs through 'The Hub' and other bespoke programmes
- Exceptional personal development with arts as the heart of the school, plus strong sports achievements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, art, drama, sports, forest schools, equity ambassadors programme, trust programme, leadership roles
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is a highly effective school where leaders have high expectations for all pupils and ensure strong achievement across the curriculum. The school creates an inclusive, vibrant learning environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally.
At a Glance
7.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
14
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
429 pupils
420 capacity
9 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Towcester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Towcester
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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.55139%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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