Best Primary Schools in West Northamptonshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 148 schools across West Northamptonshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

West Northamptonshire has 148 primary schools, of which 14 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 127 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in West Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Yardley Hastings Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 1 school in West Northamptonshire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in West 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.

148
Total schools
14
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
62.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Yardley Hastings Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥈 The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Hartwell Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
4. Welton Church of England Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Hackleton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. The Bramptons Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
7. Helmdon Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
8. Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
9. Pineham Barns Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Parklands Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
12. Kings Heath Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
13. Woodland View Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
14. Abington Vale Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Silverstone Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. The Bliss Charity School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
17. Eastfield Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
18. Simon de Senlis Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
19. Blisworth Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Long Buckby Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in West Northamptonshire?
There are 148 primary schools in West Northamptonshire, of which 14 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in West Northamptonshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Northamptonshire is Yardley Hastings Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in West Northamptonshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in West Northamptonshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Northamptonshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in West Northamptonshire?
9% of primary schools in West Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding and 86% are rated Good. 79% 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.