Headlands Primary School
URN: 138954 • Northampton NN3 2NS
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darren Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01604407098
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bushland Road, Northampton NN3 2NS
Summary
Headlands Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 460 pupils and a capacity of 474. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering a special unit called Woodlands for children with communication difficulties, including autism. The ethos of the school is centred around the values of Determination, Achievement, Respect, and Enjoyment (DARE), promoting positive relationships within the school community.
The curriculum at Headlands is designed to support the holistic development of each child, focusing on academic, social, and physical growth. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching and a wide range of learning experiences, including partnerships with the National Gallery and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Additionally, residential experiences and various extracurricular activities in sports, arts, and technology are integral to enhancing students' curiosity and creativity.
Headlands Primary School is part of the Northampton Primary Academy Trust, which ensures robust safeguarding measures and support for vulnerable groups, including those eligible for Pupil Premium funding. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Headlands is designed to support the holistic development of each child, focusing on academic, social, and physical growth. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching and a wide range of learning experiences, including partnerships with the National Gallery and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Additionally, residential experiences and various extracurricular activities in sports, arts, and technology are integral to enhancing students' curiosity and creativity.
Headlands Primary School is part of the Northampton Primary Academy Trust, which ensures robust safeguarding measures and support for vulnerable groups, including those eligible for Pupil Premium funding. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Useful links
- Ofsted Reports (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- School Performance (other)
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ (other)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 474
- Pupils
- 460
- Boys
- 247
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 460 | 247 | 213 | 474 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 461 | 237 | 224 | 474 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 471 | 234 | 237 | 474 | 21.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 471 | 234 | 237 | 474 | 21.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 456 | 221 | 235 | 474 | 22.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 461 | 239 | 222 | 474 | 20.40 |
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