Blackthorn Primary School
URN: 146035 • Northampton NN3 8EP
Overview
- Name
- Blackthorn Primary School
- URN
- 146035
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Becca Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01604407254
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waingrove, Northampton NN3 8EP
Summary
Blackthorn Primary School, located in Northampton, is a mixed academy with a capacity for 266 pupils, currently serving 231 students. As part of the Northampton Primary Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education through a well-structured curriculum that spans from Nursery to Year 6. The school emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing and secure environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The school community is built on core values of aspiration, determination, respect, honesty, pride, and responsibility. These values guide the behaviour and interactions of both staff and students, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning. Blackthorn Primary also prioritises strong partnerships between home and school, believing that collaboration enhances each child's educational experience.
In addition to its academic focus, Blackthorn Primary has established a specialist provision for children with additional Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. The school actively promotes British values and aims to serve its diverse community by ensuring that all students feel respected and valued.
The school community is built on core values of aspiration, determination, respect, honesty, pride, and responsibility. These values guide the behaviour and interactions of both staff and students, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning. Blackthorn Primary also prioritises strong partnerships between home and school, believing that collaboration enhances each child's educational experience.
In addition to its academic focus, Blackthorn Primary has established a specialist provision for children with additional Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. The school actively promotes British values and aims to serve its diverse community by ensuring that all students feel respected and valued.
Useful links
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- NPAT Trustees (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 266
- Pupils
- 231
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 37.20
- Open date
- 2018-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 231 | 122 | 109 | 266 | 37.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 243 | 117 | 126 | 250 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 228 | 118 | 110 | 250 | 36.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 228 | 118 | 110 | 250 | 36.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 133 | 115 | 270 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 266 | 139 | 127 | 270 | 26.30 |
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