Overstone Primary School
Sywell Road, Overstone, Sywell Road Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Overstone 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 43rd of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2013, report published 11 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. One pupil shared: 'We have nice teachers and get to do fun things.' There is a strong community ethos at the school. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Teachers expect all pupils to work hard. Lessons provide pupils with opportunities to experience success. Leaders refer to the following themes in conversations with pupils: democracy, environment, diversity and aspiration. This enables pupils to develop as well-rounded individuals. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. All pupils focus in lessons and enjoy their learning. Pupils understand what bullying is, including cyber bullying. Bullying is not tolerated by teachers. There are a range of wider opportunities available to pupils. Pupils enjoy representing the school in a variety of competitions and performances. An example of this is the school's participation in a local dancing competition. Pupils are proud of the awards and trophies they have received. They enjoy taking on extra responsibilities. For example, 'sports crew' members take pride in supporting younger pupils at lunchtime. Staff plan trips and experiences which help to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain. Pupils recognise and celebrate differences and understand why this is important.
What the school should improve
- The precise knowledge that pupils need to learn is not always clear in a few subjects. Some pupils struggle to recall what they have learned over time in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the knowledge pupils should learn is identified in all subject areas.
- In reading and mathematics, assessment processes are well used to check that pupils know more of the curriculum. This is not the case in all foundation subjects. Teachers do not always check precisely what pupils know and remember in all subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers have a secure understanding of how to check pupils' learning in all the foundation subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Overstone Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sywell Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Moulton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Thorplands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Rectory Farm Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kaajal Mushtaq
- Phone
- 01604493861
- Address
- Sywell Road, Overstone, Sywell Road Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0AG
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121849
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.