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2026 Best Primary Schools in Northampton Area

Schools in the Northampton built-up area. Northampton primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 62%. 8% achieve the higher standard, compared with the England average of 8%. The Arbours Primary Academy, Preston Hedges Primary School, and Weston Favell CofE Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.6/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). With 65 schools serving Northampton, families across the town have extensive choice, from well-established community schools to church-affiliated options. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Northampton
Key Performance Metrics for Northampton
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Northampton
64%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Northampton
8%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Northampton
84%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Northampton
7.6/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Northampton

Showing 1-20 of 65 schools

  1. The Arbours Primary Academy

    The Arbours

  2. Preston Hedges Primary School

    Wootton Fields

  3. Weston Favell CofE Primary School

    Weston Favell

  5. Wootton Park School

    Wootton

  6. Pineham Barns Primary School

    Pineham

  7. Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

    Briar Hill

  8. Woodland View Primary School

    Grange Park

  9. Simon de Senlis Primary School

    East Hunsbury

  10. Wootton Primary School

    Wootton

  11. Abington Vale Primary School

    Abington Vale

  12. Kings Heath Primary Academy

    Kings Heath

  13. Duston Eldean Primary School

    Duston

  14. The Duston School

    Duston

  15. Ecton Brook Primary School

    Ecton Brook

  16. Bridgewater Primary School

    Bridgewater

  17. Parklands Primary School

    Spinney Hill

  18. Eastfield Academy

    Eastfield

  19. The Abbey Primary School

    Wootton

  20. Caroline Chisholm School

    Wootton Fields

  21. St Luke's Church of England Primary School

    Duston

All 65 primary schools in Northampton
  1. #1The Arbours Primary Academy
  2. #2Preston Hedges Primary School
  3. #3Weston Favell CofE Primary School
  4. #4Wootton Park School
  5. #5Pineham Barns Primary School
  6. #6Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
  7. #7Woodland View Primary School
  8. #8Simon de Senlis Primary School
  9. #9Wootton Primary School
  10. #10Abington Vale Primary School
  11. #11Kings Heath Primary Academy
  12. #12Duston Eldean Primary School
  13. #13The Duston School
  14. #14Ecton Brook Primary School
  15. #15Bridgewater Primary School
  16. #16Parklands Primary School
  17. #17Eastfield Academy
  18. #18The Abbey Primary School
  19. #19Caroline Chisholm School
  20. #20St Luke's Church of England Primary School
  21. #21Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
  22. #22St James Church of England Primary School
  23. #23Cedar Road Primary School
  24. #24Castle Academy
  25. #25East Hunsbury Primary School
  26. #26Standens Barn Primary School
  27. #27Lumbertubs Primary School
  28. #28Thorplands Primary School
  29. #29Stimpson Avenue Academy
  30. #30Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
  31. #31Headlands Primary School
  32. #32Millway Primary School
  33. #33The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
  34. #34Hunsbury Park Primary School
  35. #35Blackthorn Primary School
  36. #36Spring Lane Primary School
  37. #37St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
  38. #38Hardingstone Academy
  39. #39Barry Primary School
  40. #40Earl Spencer Primary School
  41. #41Green Oaks Primary Academy
  42. #42St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
  43. #43Upton Meadows Primary School
  44. #44Hopping Hill Primary School
  45. #45All Saints CofE VA Primary School
  46. #46Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
  47. #47St Mary's Catholic Primary School
  48. #48Vernon Terrace Primary School
  49. #49Boothville Primary School
  50. #50Delapre Primary School
  51. #51Lings Primary School
  52. #52Lyncrest Primary School
  53. #53Kingsley Primary School
  54. #54Woodvale Primary Academy
  55. #55Whitehills Primary School
  56. #56Sunnyside Primary Academy
  57. #57Chiltern Primary School
  58. #58Rectory Farm Primary School
  59. #59Northampton International Academy
  60. #60Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
  61. Buckton Fields Primary School
  62. Northampton High School GDST
  63. Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus
  64. Overstone Gate Primary School
  65. Quinton House School