Vernon Terrace Primary School
Vernon Terrace, Northampton, NN1 5HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Vernon Terrace 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 69th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 26 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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Vernon Terrace is an inclusive school. All pupils are looked after and well cared for. Leaders expect pupils to be successful, enthusiastic learners who are confident and critical thinkers. Pupils do their best to live up to this. Pupils celebrate the wide diversity that makes up their school. As one pupil said: 'In our school we have different religions, heritages and languages. We embrace our differences and make sure that nobody feels left out.' Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive. They get the help they need and are fully included in the life of the school. Pupils behave well. They relish being selected for achievement assembly, earning certificates and medals. They enjoy watching the recordings that show how pupils have used their 'character muscles'. Pupils understand the school's sanctions. They reflect on the types of behaviour that they see. They understand that some pupils might need extra help to live up to the school's expectations. They do what they can to support this. The pupil leadership team members make a positive contribution to the school. They help all pupils to discuss and consider a wide range of issues. Leaders use this to help inform important decisions.
What the school should improve
- The school's reading curriculum does not make clear what pupils are expected to know and be able to do at each point through the year. This means that leaders cannot be sure that content is being taught in the best order. Leaders should ensure that the school's reading curriculum is fully planned and sequenced.
- Some parts of the curriculum are at an early stage of implementation. They have not yet resulted in pupils knowing and remembering the full range of content. Leaders should continue to embed their curriculum, ensuring that it results in pupils knowing and remembering the intended curriculum content.
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not make clear the most important content that pupils are expected to know and remember. This means that pupils' recall of curriculum content is inconsistent. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum, across all subjects, makes clear the most important content that pupils should know and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 264
Schools near Vernon Terrace Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Castle Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Abington Vale Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Spring Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Cassiano
- Phone
- 01604633894
- Address
- Vernon Terrace, Northampton, NN1 5HE
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121920
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.