Overstone Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "The DfE have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.” The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As the proud Headteacher of Overstone Primary School, I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to our small but thriving village school, where every child is known, valued, and truly at the heart of all we do. This is a place where strong relationships, high expectations and joyful learning come together to create something very special."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, yoga, karate, choir and guitar.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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

Results fell from 80% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Overstone Primary School as their first choice and 120 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Overstone Primary School are Sywell Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, 47% reading, 40% maths); Moulton Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); Thorplands Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 82% maths); and Rectory Farm Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 55% reading, 62% maths).

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

9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (9.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

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

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Overstone Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 57 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

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

The secondary schools closest to Overstone Primary School are Northampton School (1 mile) and Moulton School and Science College (1.5 miles).