Pineham Barns Primary School, Upton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel they belong and thrive. From the moment children arrive in Reception through to leaving Year 6, staff provide expert teaching and individualised support that helps all pupils, especially those facing challenges, achieve well and develop confidence. The school's calm, inclusive atmosphere and strong partnerships with families mean pupils feel safe, happy and ready for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with expert staff and meticulous assessment that helps children settle quickly and progress rapidly
- Strong phonics and reading teaching from the start, ensuring pupils become fluent readers early
- Highly effective inclusion and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs - they achieve as well as or better than peers
- Well-organised curriculum that builds knowledge step by step with consistent, high-quality teaching
- Strong attendance and calm, orderly behaviour throughout the school with effective pastoral support
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders are working to increase participation of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs in enrichment opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to Buddhist temple, planet protectors roles, reading ambassadors, wellbeing champions
Pineham Barns Primary School is an exceptional early years provider where every child thrives from arrival, with strong achievement across the school and pupils leaving well-prepared for their next steps.
At a Glance
10.4%
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 remained stable at around 93%. Maths has improved from 86% to 93%. Writing has improved from 86% to 90%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Upton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Upton
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 Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.72421%
Overall absence
5.75342%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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