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
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.
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.
Useful links
- DRET.Cloud - Staff (other)
- DRET.Cloud - Parent (other)
- DRET.Cloud - Student (other)
- Parent View (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Learn More (other)
- Inspiration Fund Our Trust's Inspiration Fund creates life-changing experiences for over 13,000 young people in our schools. (other)
- Supplier Info (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- My Child at School (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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