Northlands Primary School, Rugby

In its own words: "To be the best primary school we can be where children are educated to the highest standard and taught the skills to become resilient using growth mindset to triumph against adversity. We teach children to be respectful to themselves and others so that children, staff, parents and the local community take pride in our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Head Teacher, I am proud to lead a caring, inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. At Northlands Primary School, we celebrate the diversity of our community and believe our different cultures and experiences make us stronger."

The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Northlands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Northlands Primary School as their first choice and 83 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Northlands Primary School are St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 63% maths); St Marie's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, 77% reading, 68% maths); Oakfield Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); and St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 59% reading, 75% maths).

Northlands Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Northlands Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).

56.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Asian (22%) and Black (13%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Rugby Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Market Street (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 310 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.

Northlands Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Northlands Primary School are Lawrence Sheriff School (0.4 miles), The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College (0.9 miles), Harris Church of England Academy (1.1 miles) and Rugby Free Secondary School (1.2 miles).