Yelvertoft Primary School, Northampton
Yelvertoft 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 May 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 58th-highest of the 99 schools in Northampton with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 76% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- 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
Yelvertoft Primary School in detail
Yelvertoft Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are looking forward to welcoming the children back to school on Thursday 3rd September 2026 We are all very proud to be part of Yelvertoft Primary School. You will find lots of helpful information on these pages."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Northamptonshire
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Yelvertoft Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% 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 69% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Yelvertoft Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Yelvertoft Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Yelvertoft Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Yelvertoft Primary School are Crick Primary School (2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 65% maths); St Gabriel's CofE Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 87% maths); Swinford Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 69% reading, 81% maths); and West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 93% maths).
Yelvertoft Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Crick Primary SchoolSt Gabriel's CofE AcademySwinford Church of England Primary SchoolWest Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 2 (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 autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Yelvertoft Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillmorton Lane (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Yelvertoft Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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 May 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.7%
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 69% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 54% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 46% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Yelvertoft Primary School
Primary Concerns 02nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Primary Concerns 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Primary Concerns 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Primary Concerns 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Primary Concerns 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Primary Concerns 10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Term dates
Yelvertoft 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
91 pupils
120 places
29 spare places 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
9
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
50
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,372
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,667
Per pupil
£690k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Yelvertoft Primary School
What are SATs results like at Yelvertoft Primary School?
Of the pupils at Yelvertoft Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Yelvertoft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yelvertoft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022.
What is the catchment area for Yelvertoft Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft Primary School?
Yelvertoft Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 120 places.
How big are the classes at Yelvertoft Primary School?
Classes at Yelvertoft Primary School average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Yelvertoft Primary School?
Yelvertoft Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Yelvertoft Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Yelvertoft Primary School in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Yelvertoft Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft Primary School's term dates?
Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft 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 Yelvertoft Primary School?
Yelvertoft Primary School is at School Lane, Yelvertoft, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6LH.
Sources: West Northamptonshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)