Pitsford Primary School, Northampton
Pitsford Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Northampton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 99 schools in Northampton with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 114% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Pitsford Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Pitsford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Pitsford Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Pitsford Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Pitsford Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pitsford Primary School are Boughton Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 89% maths); Brixworth CofE VC Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); Moulton Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); and Buckton Fields Primary School (1.9 miles, Good).
Pitsford Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Boughton Primary SchoolBrixworth CofE VC Primary SchoolMoulton Primary SchoolBuckton Fields Primary School
Who goes there
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 (81%), Asian (6%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (13.4%) received SEN support and 6 (9%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Pitsford Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Road (adjacent), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Pitsford Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).
Suspensions and exclusions
Pitsford Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 63% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Pitsford Primary School
Term dates
Pitsford Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Northamptonshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pitsford Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pitsford Primary School is in West Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- West Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
- How to apply: Apply for free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Pitsford Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
72 pupils
63 places
9 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northampton
Across West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,708
Applications
4,335
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All primary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
30
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,331
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,920
Per pupil
£564k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Pitsford Primary School
What are SATs results like at Pitsford Primary School?
Of the pupils at Pitsford Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Pitsford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pitsford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Pitsford Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Pitsford Primary School is oversubscribed, West Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Pitsford Primary School?
Pitsford Primary School was full in 2025, at 114% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Pitsford Primary School?
Classes at Pitsford Primary School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Pitsford Primary School?
Pitsford Primary School has around 67 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pitsford Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Pitsford Primary School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pitsford Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Pitsford Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Pitsford Primary School's term dates?
Pitsford Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Northamptonshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Pitsford Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pitsford Primary School?
Pitsford Primary School is at Moulton Road, Pitsford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AU.
Sources: West Northamptonshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)