Best Primary & Secondary Schools in West Northamptonshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 209 schools across West Northamptonshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

West Northamptonshire has 209 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 194 with a published Ofsted inspection, 24 (12%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 92% 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, Farthinghoe Primary 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 West 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.

209
Total schools
24
Outstanding (historic grade)
12%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Farthinghoe Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
2. John Hellins Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
3. East Haddon Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. Naseby Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
5. Yardley Hastings Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
6. Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. Greatworth Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Helmdon Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
9. Preston Hedges Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
10. Hackleton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Pineham Barns Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Welton Church of England Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
13. Boddington Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Blisworth Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. The Bliss Charity School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
17. Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
18. Maidwell Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
19. Hartwell Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Northampton School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 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 & secondary schools are there in West Northamptonshire?
There are 209 open primary & secondary schools in West Northamptonshire (closed schools are excluded). 24 of the 194 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 & secondary schools in West Northamptonshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in West Northamptonshire is Farthinghoe Primary 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 West 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 West Northamptonshire?
Primary and secondary applications in West 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 West 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.