Thorplands Primary School
URN: 139424 • Northampton NN3 8AQ
Overview
- Name
- Thorplands Primary School
- URN
- 139424
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Mawer (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604493384
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Farm Field Court, Northampton NN3 8AQ
Summary
Thorplands Primary School, located in Northampton and part of the Northampton Primary Academy Trust, serves a mixed-gender population of 224 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where personal development is prioritised, as highlighted by its positive Ofsted report from 2017. The school’s ethos is built around five core values: Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Perseverance, and Courage, which are integrated into the curriculum to prepare students for future challenges.
The curriculum at Thorplands is designed to be rich and varied, offering numerous opportunities for independent learning and engagement. Students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, including partnerships with the Royal Shakespeare Company and local music and sports organisations. The school also features a unique 'secret garden' for outdoor learning experiences, enhancing the educational journey.
Parental feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of parents feeling their children are safe and well cared for. The school actively collaborates with families to ensure that children receive the best possible education and support, fostering a strong sense of community within the school.
The curriculum at Thorplands is designed to be rich and varied, offering numerous opportunities for independent learning and engagement. Students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, including partnerships with the Royal Shakespeare Company and local music and sports organisations. The school also features a unique 'secret garden' for outdoor learning experiences, enhancing the educational journey.
Parental feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of parents feeling their children are safe and well cared for. The school actively collaborates with families to ensure that children receive the best possible education and support, fostering a strong sense of community within the school.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Our School (other)
- Home (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01604 493384 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 117
- FSM %
- 43.60
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 107 | 117 | 210 | 43.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 238 | 114 | 124 | 210 | 40.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 111 | 114 | 210 | 41.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 111 | 114 | 210 | 41.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 118 | 210 | 35.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 249 | 128 | 121 | 210 | 25.30 |
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