Standens Barn Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "Our vision is to ensure that all children at Standens Barn Primary School are the BEST that they can possibly be. All children will be given equal opportunity to become independent, confident, self-led learners who are Brave, Enthusiastic, Safe and Thoughtful."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include recorder and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £5.00 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Standens Barn Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% 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 73% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Standens Barn Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Standens Barn Primary School are Weston Favell CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 88% maths); Lumbertubs Primary School (1 mile, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); Bridgewater Primary School (1 mile, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); and Headlands Primary School (1 mile, Good, 70% reading, 69% maths).

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

Standens Barn Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Inmat, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

48% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Black (9%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 34 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 8 (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 Standens Barn Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flaxwell Court (adjacent), 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 179 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Standens Barn Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Standens Barn Primary School are Northampton Academy (0.6 miles), Weston Favell Academy (0.9 miles) and Northampton School for Boys (1.7 miles).