Best Primary Schools in North Northamptonshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 111 schools across North Northamptonshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Northamptonshire has 111 open primary schools. Of the 109 with a published Ofsted inspection, 5 (5%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Havelock Infant School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in North Northamptonshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

111
Total schools
5
Outstanding (historic grade)
5%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
61.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Havelock Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
🥉 Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
4. Glapthorn Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
5. Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
6. Broughton Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. Olympic Primary
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Gretton Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Weldon Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Bozeat Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Ruskin Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. Nassington Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. South End Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. The Avenue Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Millbrook Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Rothwell Victoria Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. St Barnabas Church of England School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Finedon Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Northamptonshire?
There are 111 open primary schools in North Northamptonshire (closed schools are excluded). 5 of the 109 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in North Northamptonshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in North Northamptonshire is Havelock Infant School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in North Northamptonshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in North Northamptonshire?
Primary and secondary applications in North Northamptonshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the North Northamptonshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.