West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School, Northampton
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Northampton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 99 schools in Northampton with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 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 West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School are Crick Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 65% maths); Long Buckby Infant School (2.6 miles, Good); Guilsborough Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 91% reading, 82% maths); and Long Buckby Junior School (2.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths).
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Crick Primary SchoolLong Buckby Infant SchoolGuilsborough Church of England Primary SchoolLong Buckby Junior School
What parents say
98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).
Who goes there
3.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) 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 West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (outside), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).
Suspensions and exclusions
West Haddon Endowed Church of England 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, supportive environment where every child is challenged to reach their potential. Teaching is strong across all subjects, with expert phonics and maths teaching that helps all pupils succeed. The school shows genuine care for every child, including exceptional support for those with additional needs, and parents consistently praise the quality of teaching and pastoral care.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and a calm, caring atmosphere where pupils feel safe and happy
- Strong teaching with ambitious curriculum across all subjects, particularly reading and mathematics
- Excellent early years provision with purposeful, engaging activities for young children
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND with careful monitoring and individualised provision
- Consistent 'no ceiling' approach that allows high-achieving pupils to progress without limits
Areas for Improvement
- British values curriculum is not fully developed - some pupils lack age-appropriate understanding of fundamental British values taught at the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports festivals, archery club, dance club, school councillor roles, peer buddy programme
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School is a very well-led school where pupils know their best interests are at the heart of every decision, with very high expectations for all pupils. The school has taken effective action to maintain the good standards identified at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
3.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
98 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
31.7
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School.
- Legacy @ West HaddonAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled 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
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You apply to the council where you live. West Haddon Endowed Church of England 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)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
206 pupils
199 places
7 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
7.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
125
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,747
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,060
Per pupil
£1116k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
4.6%
Persistent absence
217
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West Haddon Endowed Church of England 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 West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Classes at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School has around 239 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming West Haddon Endowed Church of England 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.
Does West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Legacy @ West Haddon (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School's term dates?
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled 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 West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School?
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School is at The Green, West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7AN.
Sources: West Northamptonshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)