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 primary schools, of which 5 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 97 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Havelock Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North Northamptonshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

111
Total schools
5
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
61.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Northamptonshire?
There are 111 primary schools in North Northamptonshire, of which 5 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in North Northamptonshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Northamptonshire is Havelock Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in North Northamptonshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in North Northamptonshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Northamptonshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in North Northamptonshire?
5% of primary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding and 87% are rated Good. 68% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.