Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

URN: 138917 • Northampton NN4 8SW

Overview

Name
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
URN
138917
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
65.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jane Cooksley (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01604768392
Website
Visit
Address
Thorn Hill, Northampton NN4 8SW

Summary

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery, located in Northampton, is a mixed academy sponsored by the David Ross Education Trust. With a current enrolment of 329 pupils and a capacity of 472, the school serves children aged three to eleven. Briar Hill is committed to fostering a warm and nurturing environment where well-being is central to the educational experience. The school aims to inspire students to achieve their academic best while encouraging them to make positive contributions to society.

The curriculum at Briar Hill focuses on essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and technology, ensuring a solid foundation for learning. The school prides itself on high expectations, with children making at least good progress from their starting points, often exceeding national standards. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Briar Hill Primary School has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted and was named the Primary TES School of the Year in 2022. The school actively promotes a positive mindset among students, encouraging resilience and a commitment to personal achievement.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
472
Pupils
329
Boys
160
Girls
169
FSM %
33.70
Open date
2012-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 329 160 169 472 33.70
2024-09-11 331 158 173 472 37.60
2023-09-11 285 146 139 472 39.60
2022-09-11 285 146 139 472 39.60
2021-09-11 317 165 152 472 36.90
2020-09-11 329 177 152 472 23.80

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