Simon de Senlis Primary School
URN: 141921 • Northampton NN4 0PH
Overview
- Name
- Simon de Senlis Primary School
- URN
- 141921
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Fennelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01604661011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hilldrop Road, Northampton NN4 0PH
Summary
Simon de Senlis Primary School is an outstanding academy located in East Hunsbury, Northampton, catering to a mixed-gender population of approximately 440 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and vibrant learning environment, where children are encouraged to become responsible, determined, and aspirational learners. The ethos of the school emphasizes high expectations, innovation, and a knowledge-rich curriculum that promotes critical thinking and oracy skills.
The school also houses a Special Unit designed for 20 pupils with complex learning needs, ensuring that all children receive tailored support and outstanding teaching. Simon de Senlis offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and technology, aimed at enhancing students' creativity and well-being.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the wider community. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
The school also houses a Special Unit designed for 20 pupils with complex learning needs, ensuring that all children receive tailored support and outstanding teaching. Simon de Senlis offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and technology, aimed at enhancing students' creativity and well-being.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the wider community. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
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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
- 431
- Pupils
- 440
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 225
- FSM %
- 10.70
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 215 | 225 | 431 | 10.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 431 | 201 | 230 | 431 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 424 | 194 | 230 | 431 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 424 | 194 | 230 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 419 | 200 | 219 | 420 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 425 | 207 | 218 | 420 | 8.20 |
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