Woodland View Primary School
School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodland View 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 15th of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2023, report published 9 November 2023
- 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 4 October 2023
Pupils thrive in this exceptional school. The school is ambitious in its vision and provision. Highest expectations are set for learning and behaviour. Pupils consistently meet these high expectations. Staff and pupils embrace and live the school's values of 'respect, kindness, courage, honesty, cooperation and creativity'. Pupils are enthusiastic and passionate about their school. They are wonderful school ambassadors. They are safe, happy and want to be at school. Staff help pupils recognise their feelings and emotions. Pupils know the importance of the school's 'blue butterfly' safeguarding symbol. They know how to share with a trusted adult. Pupils have countless opportunities to engage with a wide range of experiences. These include musical, sporting, learning and creative opportunities. The annual 'soiree' celebrates pupils' many performing arts skills and talents. Pupils are very proud of their leadership roles, for example as recycling monitors, computing technicians and subject ambassadors. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, echoing the views of many, stated: 'This is a fantastic school. It offers a wide range of activities outside the curriculum. It has a fantastic range of facilities. The staff are friendly and professional. I couldn't be happier with this school.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Woodland View Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Wootton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Preston Hedges Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Hardingstone Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| East Hunsbury Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WOODLAND VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Horsley
- Phone
- 01604765037
- Address
- School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZ
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 137918
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.