East Hunsbury Primary School
URN: 121953 • Northampton NN4 0QW
Overview
- Name
- East Hunsbury Primary School
- URN
- 121953
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rita Arundel (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Penvale Road, Northampton NN4 0QW
Summary
East Hunsbury Primary School is a mixed community school located in Northampton, accommodating 469 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on being inclusive and family-focused, ensuring that every child is at the heart of its decisions and activities. With a strong emphasis on kindness, the school has been recognised as the "Kindest School in the Country," reflecting its commitment to fostering a caring environment where children feel valued and safe.
The curriculum at East Hunsbury is designed to promote academic, artistic, and sporting achievements while also prioritising emotional wellbeing. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the values of "Be Kind, Work Hard, Believe," guides its approach to education. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring that every child is equipped for future opportunities.
East Hunsbury Primary School fosters a strong sense of community, with active involvement from families and local stakeholders. The school encourages parental engagement through various events and meetings, reinforcing its belief that collaboration enhances the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at East Hunsbury is designed to promote academic, artistic, and sporting achievements while also prioritising emotional wellbeing. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the values of "Be Kind, Work Hard, Believe," guides its approach to education. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring that every child is equipped for future opportunities.
East Hunsbury Primary School fosters a strong sense of community, with active involvement from families and local stakeholders. The school encourages parental engagement through various events and meetings, reinforcing its belief that collaboration enhances the educational experience for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 469
- Boys
- 240
- Girls
- 230
- FSM %
- 4.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-07-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 469 | 240 | 230 | 420 | 4.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 469 | 240 | 230 | 420 | 4.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 469 | 240 | 230 | 420 | 4.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 469 | 240 | 230 | 420 | 4.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 469 | 240 | 230 | 420 | 4.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 469 | 240 | 230 | 420 | 4.50 |
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