St Peter's Independent School
URN: 122143 • Northampton NN3 8TA
Overview
- Name
- St Peter's Independent School
- URN
- 122143
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Fenlon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lingswood Park, Northampton NN3 8TA
Summary
St Peter's Independent School, located in Northampton, is a co-educational preparatory school founded in 1946. Housed in a Grade II listed building, the school has a rich history and a strong sense of community, with many current pupils being descendants of former students. The school caters to 67 pupils, with a capacity of 120, and offers a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, confidence, and community involvement.
The school's ethos is centred around a child-focused approach, aiming to develop each pupil's academic, emotional, physical, and moral potential. St Peter's promotes a love of learning and fosters a growth mindset, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges. The curriculum is designed to provide a diverse educational experience, encompassing academics, sports, and the arts, while instilling essential human values such as honesty and kindness.
St Peter's also emphasizes parental involvement through its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which organizes events and supports the school community. The recent addition of the eco-friendly Cedar Hub enhances the learning environment, providing modern facilities for various subjects and extracurricular activities.
The school's ethos is centred around a child-focused approach, aiming to develop each pupil's academic, emotional, physical, and moral potential. St Peter's promotes a love of learning and fosters a growth mindset, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges. The curriculum is designed to provide a diverse educational experience, encompassing academics, sports, and the arts, while instilling essential human values such as honesty and kindness.
St Peter's also emphasizes parental involvement through its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which organizes events and supports the school community. The recent addition of the eco-friendly Cedar Hub enhances the learning environment, providing modern facilities for various subjects and extracurricular activities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Northgate School Academy Trust (69.9)
- Fairfields School (68.1)
- Billing Brook Special School (62.0)
- The Gateway School (61.3)
- Hospital and Outreach Education (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 67
- Boys
- 33
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 1979-09-17
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-09-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 120 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 67 | 33 | 34 | 120 | 0.00 |
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