Simon de Senlis Primary School
Hilldrop Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Simon de Senlis 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 9th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Every pupil knows that they matter and they can flourish because of the dedicated staff at Simon de Senlis Primary School. An exceptional ethos of deep care and high ambition is threaded through every aspect of school life. Because of this, pupils love coming to a school, where they can 'believe, achieve, and succeed'. The quality of education is exceptionally strong. Every moment is a learning moment. Pupils relish using what they know to thoughtfully consider and debate big questions. They are inspired by the wide array of carefully planned opportunities for enrichment and personal development, including working with professional artists, questioning visiting experts and performing in their community. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents in sport, music and the arts. Pupils are supported to be advocates for each other, their community and the environment. Older pupils are role models who responsibly fulfil a multitude of leadership roles. The school is determined to equip pupils to make a positive 'dent in the universe'. One pupil summed up what is felt by many, 'Everybody respects everyone here.' Pupils feel safe and learn how to keep safe. Parents and carers appreciate what many describe as 'this wonderful school'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
434 pupils on roll, with places for 440
Schools near Simon de Senlis Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| East Hunsbury Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% 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 Joanne Fennelly
- Phone
- 01604661011
- Address
- Hilldrop Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0PH
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 141921
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.