Thorplands Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "Thorplands Primary is an inclusive school which concentrates on providing excellent learning and teaching so that every child can achieve their very best as well rounded individuals: prepared & ready for the next phase of their education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thorplands Preschool is an important part of our school and aims to provide a high quality learning environment that is accessible for all children so that they can learn to explore and become independent learners. Teaching and learning is our focus, which is underpinned by an uncompromising dedication to children’s well-being and safety."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am, from £2 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 16 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Thorplands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 60% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Thorplands Primary School as their first choice and 38 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 Thorplands Primary School are Woodvale Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 63% maths); Lings Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Lumbertubs Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and Boothville Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 66% reading, 76% maths).

Thorplands Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Thorplands Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Northampton Primary Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 46% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Black (20%) and Mixed (14%).

In 2026, 34 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 17 (7.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has resourced provision for pupils with particular needs.

The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillfields Community Centre (outside), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thorplands Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 300 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, Thorplands Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 8.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Thorplands Primary School are Weston Favell Academy (0.9 miles), St Thomas Becket Catholic School (0.9 miles), Northampton School (0.9 miles) and Northampton Academy (0.9 miles).