Lings Primary School
Hayeswood Road, Lings, Northampton, NN3 8NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lings Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 74th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 23 May 2023
- 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 28 March 2023
This is an inclusive school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. They are particularly determined that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged achieve well. Pupils are happy coming to school. They appreciate and enjoy the wide range of activities on offer. Leaders ensure that there are a range of activities to enrich pupils' lives. One pupil reflected: 'If wasn't for the school I would never have wanted to dance!' Pupils learn about the significance of British values. Visits to places such as the Houses of Parliament help pupils to develop an understanding of democracy and citizenship. The school celebrates the broad cultural heritage of its locality. One parent typically stated: 'There is a lovely warm welcome every day at Lings. It is definitely a community school.' Pupils behave well. They are respectful of each other. They know the importance of 'doing the right thing'. Pupils have high expectations of themselves. One pupil quoted the school motto, 'Set the standard', indicating the significance it held for them. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils know that staff will deal with bullying.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have designed a well-structured and ambitious curriculum. However, in a few subjects, the precise knowledge that pupils need to know and remember has not been identified. Consequently, teachers cannot check on what pupils have learned as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the key knowledge is identified in all subjects so teachers can check on what pupils understand and remember.
- In a few subjects, subject leaders are not checking on the implementation of the curriculum. As a consequence, there are inconsistencies in a few subjects, which have an impact on what pupils can do, learn and remember. On a few occasions, the intended curriculum is not being delivered to its full extent. Senior leaders should make sure that subject leaders have the time to check precisely how the intended curriculum is being delivered and that it is having the maximum impact.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
401 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Lings Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbertubs Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Thorplands Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Blackthorn Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Rolf
- Phone
- 01604410369
- Address
- Hayeswood Road, Lings, Northampton, NN3 8NN
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 138955
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.