Spring Lane Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Spring Lane, Northampton, NN1 2JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Spring Lane 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 60th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 12 January 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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

434 pupils on roll, with places for 452

Eligible for free school meals27.2%

27.2%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language56.2%

56.2%, 34.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Spring Lane Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Castle Academy	0.3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	69% met the expected standard
St James Church of England Primary School	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	69% met the expected standard
Earl Spencer Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	56% met the expected standard
Vernon Terrace Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Harper
Phone: 01604639114
Website: springlaneprimaryschool.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Spring Lane, Northampton, NN1 2JW
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
URN: 138493

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.