East Hunsbury Primary School
Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Hunsbury Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 37th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 July 2013, report published 11 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 April 2022
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and inclusive school. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils follow the school's ethos of being 'respectful, ready and safe'. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They behave well and work hard. Pupils say that bullying is rare, but that staff would help to stop it quickly if it happened. Pupils feel safe in school. They achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils enjoy all the opportunities the school offers them, including forest school, and after-school clubs. Pupils readily take on extra responsibilities, such as being reading ambassadors. They feel proud of the contributions they make to school life. Teachers encourage pupils to be aspirational and to think about how they can make a difference in their community. This helps pupils become responsible, caring citizens. Parents and carers are positive about the work of the school. They appreciate the caring environment in which their children learn. A typical comment from a parent was: 'East Hunsbury is a wonderful school. The teachers go above and beyond for the children here.'
What the school should improve
- Assessment of the wider curriculum is not yet fully embedded throughout the school. Teachers do not always identify the key skills, concepts and knowledge that need to be further developed. Leaders should establish a clear structure for the assessment of pupils' knowledge and understanding of the wider curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
68 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
453 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near East Hunsbury Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon de Senlis Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Abbey Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Wootton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathryn Pennington
- Phone
- 01604677970
- Address
- Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QW
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 145206
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.