Harpole Primary School
Larkhall Lane, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harpole 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 30th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 23 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Harpole Primary School. The school aspires for all pupils to develop their academic and personal skills. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils said the school's values of respect, responsibility, perseverance, courage, forgiveness and compassion help them understand how to learn and behave. Pupils feel safe in school. They said that bullying happens occasionally. They are confident that staff would deal with any issues. Pupils know they have many adults in school they can talk to if they have any worries. Pupils show respect to each other and staff. Most pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. They think staff are fair when dealing with any issues. Pupils enjoy being rewarded for behaving well and demonstrating the school's values. The school provides opportunities for pupils to develop their character and to take on responsibilities. Pupils can be part of the junior leadership team and the school council. Many pupils take on roles such as house captains, reading champions, green team champions, sports leaders and collective worship monitors. Pupils enjoy going on trips and visits that enhance their learning. The school provides a range of extra- curricular activities that many pupils attend. For example, pupils enjoy attending football, gymnastics, basketball and archery.
What the school should improve
- The school does not always check how well staff implement the curriculum. This means the school is not always aware of the inconsistencies in how staff deliver the curriculum. As a result, these inconsistencies are not always addressed, and some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that quality assurance procedures give a precise view of how well staff are implementing the curriculum so that inconsistencies can be addressed.
- Staff do not always get enough information about how to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. Some teachers do not always adapt their teaching to help these pupils access the curriculum. This means that some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff get information about how to meet the needs of all pupils with SEND. Teachers should also ensure that they adapt their teaching so that all pupils with SEND can access the curriculum and achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Harpole Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kislingbury Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Duston Eldean Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Upton Meadows Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Millway Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Duncan Thorpe
- Phone
- 01604830072
- Address
- Larkhall Lane, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DP
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121976
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.